The Wartberg has two castle complexes. The Neu Wartburg, today called Sälischlössli, is located on the northern peak, and the Alt Wartburg on the southern peak. The Alt Wartburg may …

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Gyloonda

May 3, 2017

Hiking

The ruin Alt-Wartburg was built at the end of the 12th century by the lords of Ifenthal. The ruin is located near the restaurant Sälischlössli and can be reached from Olten station in about 1h 30min on foot.

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February 27, 2021

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The ruin is located at 632 m above sea level. M. on the Säli, a secondary summit of the Engelberg chain, which overlooks the Aare valley and the Wiggertal. The …

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Elevation 640 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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1. Mühletäli Wildlife Park – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Rothrist

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