Name: Freienstein Castle Ruins and Well
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Location: Freienstein-Teufen, Bezirk Bülach, Zurich, Switzerland

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1. Bruder Lienert Cave – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

25.5km

07:17

570m

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

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2. Irchel Tower – Töss Riverbank loop from Pfungen

15.1km

04:23

380m

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

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3. Hiking loop from Dättlikon

7.12km

01:59

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Christian K. & Miriam

June 1, 2020

The ruins of Freienstein, also called Alten-Teufen Castle, are the ruins of a hilltop castle at 460 m above sea level. M. in the municipality of Freienstein-Teufen in the canton of Zurich on a hill above a vineyard.

The heart well west of the tower was discovered in 1968. It was fully excavated in 1981/82. From the bottom of the moat, the builders had driven a shaft from 2.30 m to 2.40 m side length and 26.40 m depth into the Molasse rock. Tufa blocks at a depth of 10 and 15 meters show that the shaft was bricked up to the height of the tower base. The total depth of the fountain is 33.5 meters.

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Heloks

November 25, 2020

A beautiful tower that can be accessed inside through a modern iron frame and offers a wonderful view over the entire valley. Definitely worth the climb!

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Sylli2fast4u

January 10, 2025

including barbecue area with great views over Rorbas/Freienstein/Embrach

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Location: Freienstein-Teufen, Bezirk Bülach, Zurich, Switzerland

Freienstein Castle Ruins and Well

1. Bruder Lienert Cave – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

2. Irchel Tower – Töss Riverbank loop from Pfungen

3. Hiking loop from Dättlikon

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