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Eastern Switzerland

View of Saxer Lücke – Hohensax Castle Ruins loop from Burgruine Frischenberg

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Eastern Switzerland

View of Saxer Lücke – Hohensax Castle Ruins loop from Burgruine Frischenberg

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View of Saxer Lücke – Hohensax Castle Ruins loop from Burgruine Frischenberg

02:29

7.65km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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194 m

Schlössli Sax Inn

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Schloessli Sax
Freisitz Sax was built in 1551 on behalf of Ulrich Philipp Freiherr von Hohensax. The striking building also served as a replacement for Hohensax Castle, which was demolished …

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564 m

Old Mill Sax

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Old Mueli, Sax
Like the mills in Sennwald, the old Müli in Sax originally belonged to the Barons of Hohensax. The mills sold these to the Zurich stand. However, the …

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1.10 km

Frischenberg Castle Ruins

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A small, overgrown ruin! With proper equipment, you can climb through the thorns into the ruin itself. However, everything is unsecured and at your own risk!

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1.47 km

Runggelätsch

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5

2.01 km

View of Saxer Lücke

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The Saxer Gap lies in a gap between the Kreuzbergen and the rocky range towards Staubern.

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4.23 km

Nasseel Parking Area and Picnic Spot

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Starting point to get to the Saxerlücke. The parking lot is freely accessible and there is a fountain, barbecue area and covered seating at the hut. There is also a garbage container, please leave it clean!

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5.52 km

Hohensax Castle Ruins

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Steep path to the castle. Fire pit with wood!
Then continue on the high trail towards Chueweid. (One of the most beautiful trails !!)

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6.26 km

View of the Rhine Valley

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Beautiful views up and down the Rhine Valley.

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7.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

1.33 km

1.17 km

716 m

Surfaces

3.08 km

2.39 km

1.54 km

317 m

167 m

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