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3-Castles Hike - Thal Nature Park

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3-Castles Hike - Thal Nature Park

Hard

4.8

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3-Castles Hike - Thal Nature Park

05:15

17.6km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2024

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Start point

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1.18 km

Alt-Falkenstein Castle

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The Alt-Falkenstein Castle was probably built around 1100 by the Klus family. Today it houses a local history museum, which is open from April to October. There you can explore …

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9.66 km

Alt-Bechburg Castle Ruins

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Alt Bechburg has been enthroned for 1,000 years on a rocky outcrop above the Augstbachtal. From the once proud facility, which was built around 1050 by the Lords of Bechburg, …

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14.3 km

Wooden Sphere Sculpture

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There's a lot of work going into that. An imposing wooden sculpture.

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15.5 km

Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle

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The most beautiful ruin I have ever seen. It is well maintained, you can do a lot and even climb the tower. An absolute must in this area!

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17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

4.13 km

2.32 km

2.05 km

1.26 km

730 m

271 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

3.86 km

2.88 km

1.45 km

480 m

456 m

412 m

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

32°C

15°C

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Comments

February 1, 2026,...und noch 3 Burgen - oder vier...

Währenddem das Baselbiet mal wieder Sonne geniesst - wähle ich die mystisch-neblige Variante. Heute bin ich ausnahmsweise mal ganz bewusst auf dem „Holzweg“ unterwegs. Ein angenehmer Kontrast zum beruflichen Holzweg, den man manchmal erst merkt, wenn man schon mitten drin steckt. Hier draussen im Naturpark Thal ist er wenigstens gut ausgeschildert und führt zuverlässig weiter. Er führt mich durch den …

May 25, 2025,3-Burgen Wanderung ab Holderbank

3 Castles hike from the Holderbank Langer Steg car park, thus also starting on the Holzweg Thal, easy paths.

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3-Castles Hike - Thal Nature Park

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460m

3-Castles Hike - Thal Nature Park

Alt-Falkenstein Castle

Alt-Bechburg Castle Ruins

Wooden Sphere Sculpture

Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle

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