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The Top 12 Castles in Pfäffikon

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 12

beautiful castles to choose from in Pfäffikon. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 2, 2025

Kyburg Castle

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After the easy ride along the Töss, the climb to Kyburg begins. A steep 160 meters in altitude! But the effort is definitely worth it, because the castle of the …

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Irgenhausen Roman Fort

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Irgenhausen Castrum is a Roman fort at Irgenhausen, situated on Pfäffikersee lake shore in Switzerland. It was a square fort, measuring 60 metres (197 ft) in square, with four corner …

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Altlandenberg Castle Ruins

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"The castle Alt-Landenberg [...] was built as a typical grubbing castle around 1200. Its beginnings and first inhabitants are not documented, but in 1315 the last knights of the castle, …

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Moosburg Castle Ruins

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Beautiful ruin in the middle of the Effretikon park. There is also a toilet and several bodies of water in the area.
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Kyburg Stutz – ZVC24

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The first "pièce de résistance" in the elite men's road race at the 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Zurich. The climb is not long, but steep, and therefore invites …

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Ascent from Sennhof to Kyburg Castle

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Beautiful forest landscape. Beware of oncoming traffic.

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Impressions around Kyburg

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It's not just the castle with its viewpoint that's impressive in Kyburg. The entire village is extremely picturesque and worth a visit.

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Long and steep stairs that are located between the entrance of Kyburg Castle and the wooden bridge over the Töss.

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Beautiful animal wooden figures in front of the castle

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Wildberg Castle Ruins

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The two-part weir system was at an altitude of 756 m above sea level. M. on the summit of the Schlossberg, which lies between the Kempttal and the Tösstal.
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