Castles
SwitzerlandEastern SwitzerlandSt. GallenWahlkreis RheintalOberrietWichenstein Cave Castle Ruin
Castles
SwitzerlandEastern SwitzerlandSt. GallenWahlkreis RheintalOberrietWichenstein Cave Castle Ruin
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Wichenstein Cave Castle Ruin
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Location: Oberriet, Wahlkreis Rheintal, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
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February 1, 2025
Hiking
•August 6, 2020
Mountain biking
The shield wall has been preserved, access to the cave on foot via a short forest path (relatively steep, partly stairs) along the rock face (danger of falling rocks, especially in spring and winter).
Immediately below this ruined castle is the nature reserve with the beautiful Wichensteiner See.
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Best Hikes to Wichenstein Cave Castle Ruin
4.8
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69
hikers
12.7km
03:46
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
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45
hikers
10.9km
03:17
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
31
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 500 m
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Location: Oberriet, Wahlkreis Rheintal, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland