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    Location: Zwingen, Bezirk Laufen, Basel-Landschaft, Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland

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    4 days ago

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    Zwingen Castle is picturesquely situated at the entrance to the Laufental valley. This well-preserved medieval complex once served as an administrative center and customs station. Today, the tower, the ring walls, and the village center define the historic townscape. It is freely accessible and makes a worthwhile stop for hikes along the Birs river and short visits.
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    May 8, 2024

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    Zwingen Castle forms the core of the medieval town of Zwingen in Laufental in the Swiss canton of Basel-Landschaft.
    The main castle, Zwingen Castle, with its inner castle, chapel and wooden bridge, is a well-preserved building from the Middle Ages. The oldest parts date from the middle of the 13th century and are still worth a visit today, 700 years later.
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    January 4, 2025

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    For a long time, there was an old paper factory, known as "Papiri" for short, directly behind the castle. It used the water of the Birs. Unimaginable from today's perspective, …
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    1. Wappenfelsen Memorial – Pfeffingen Castle Ruins loop from Zwingen

    22.9km

    06:46

    630m

    630m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 390 m

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