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Breitenstein
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| Country | Austria |
| State | Lower Austria |
| District | Neunkirchen |
| Mayor | Friedrich Koger |
| Area | 20.24 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 779 m (2556 ft) |
| Population | 343 (1 January 2011)[1] |
| - Density | 17 /km2 (44 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal code | 2641 |
| Area code | 02664 |
| Website | www.breitenstein.at |
Breitenstein am Semmering is a small town of 350 permanent residents located in Austria. It is one of the towns found on the Semmering Railway line which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Translated from German the name means "Broad Stone" due to its large rock faces.