Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Thalbrücke

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Thalbrücke

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Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Thalbrücke

02:08

46.4km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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2.16 km

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins

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Coming from the Upper Hauenstein there is a great view of the rugged Jura rocks on which the castle ruins sit boldly. Since the route is well paved (06/2019) and leads slightly downhill, you can enjoy the view appropriately.

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3.20 km

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruin

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Despite its name, it is believed that the castle is older than Alt-Falkenstein Castle, located further down the valley on the other side. It was the seat of the Swiss noble Falkenstein family.

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10.5 km

Bärenwil Village

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When approaching from the north, you pass through a small gorge lined with rocks - well worth seeing! Further down you enter the Teufelsschlucht, a very picturesque and fast descent towards Hägendorf.

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10.5 km

Tüfelsschlucht Road

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Upper beautiful area almost directly in front of the front door. You don't even need to go on vacation.

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26.2 km

View of Aarburg Fortress

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Already from the cycle path connection Olten Aarburg you can catch a glimpse of the wonderful church on top of the rock.

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26.7 km

View of Aarburg Castle and Church

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The Zweiturmkirche is uniquely situated. It stands in front of the fortress Aarburg high above the Aare and is therefore visible from afar.

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39.9 km

Parish Church of St. Urs and Viktor, Kestenholz

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Beautiful little church in Kestenholz

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46.1 km

Balsthal: Gateway to Four Mountain Passes

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Balsthal is a great starting point leading to 4 nice low level passes (Passwang, Schelten, Hauenstein and Binzberg via Gänsbrunnen). The village itself does offer several restaurants from inexpensive bistros …

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