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Nordwestschweiz

Basel-Landschaft

Zwingen Castle

Nordwestschweiz

Basel-Landschaft

Zwingen Castle

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Zwingen Castle

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

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January 21, 2026

Hiking

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

Hiking

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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Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Big Bench at Blatten Pass loop from Zwingen

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Old Town of Laufen – Zwingen Castle loop from Zwingen

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

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#3.

Zwingen Castle – Laufen 1905 Bench loop from Laufen

8.24km

02:12

100m

100m

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

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Elevation 390 m

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

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