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Helfenberg Castle Ruins

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Helfenberg Castle Ruins

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    April 26, 2021

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    A ruin from the early Middle Ages, nothing unusual, but still worth a little detour if you walk past it on the hiking trail. (The ruin is about 100 meters from the path.) Inside the ruin walls there is a small barbecue area under a large shady tree and a small meadow where you can linger and relax. In addition, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view all around due to the elevated location. During our visit, a toilet was set up in a small wooden house for urgent needs.
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    August 29, 2018

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    The medieval Helfenberg Castle was first mentioned in a St.Gallen document at the beginning of the 14th century. As early as 1413, there is only talk of a castle stables, …
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    For the area surprisingly large and well-preserved castle ruins, with barbecue in the castle interior.
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    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 440 m

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    Location: Hüttwilen, Steckborn, Thurgau, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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