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Last updated: October 2, 2025

Kaltbrunnental Gorge

Nice valley with easy hiking trails. Pleasantly "cool" in summer because a lot lies in the shade of the trees.

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Grottos of the Ermitage Arlesheim

The Ermitage monument landscape includes the English landscape garden, the Birseck castle complex, the mill complex and the forest houses.

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Chaltbrunnental Nature Reserve

Easy hike through the Chaltbrunnental. Pleasantly "cool" in summer, as there are many paths in the shade of the trees.

There is also a karst educational trail through the valley, …

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Schalberg Cave

The Schalberg Cave is now a narrow, winding passage. It is located near the edge of the ridge formed by the Rauracien rock; therefore, the thickness of the cave roof …

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Bruderloch Cave

The Bruderloch is an almost 300 meter long cave system and is protected. Various rooms can be discovered in the entrance area; a ladder leads up to the main hallway.

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Kastel Cave

One of many caves in and around the Chaltbrunnental. Some of them are accessible, although sometimes only on all fours ;-)

A light source is very helpful.

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Castle Trail

Another rough trail - sharpen all your senses!

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Wasserflue Waterfall and Bärenloch Cave

A wonderful tour with many highlights that should not be underestimated. It is said that the Bruderloch cave goes several 100 meters into the rock - so please do not …

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Alt-Biederthal Castle Ruins

Only a few remains of the castle walls remain, but the rocky outcrop is impressive and can be climbed with a little skill.

Most of the stones were then used for the nearby Biederthal Castle.

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Gleichauf Cave

Between Magden and Maisprach, on the canton border, lies the so-called Gleichaufshöhle. It takes its name from a former conductor of the Olsberg Abbey. He was a swindler and his ghost still haunts the infamous place. Source: magden.ch/sagen/1838

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