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Unter Hauenstein defensive position

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Unter Hauenstein defensive position

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Unter Hauenstein defensive position

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Location: Hauenstein-Ifenthal, Gösgen, Solothurn, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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1. Belchenflue Summit Viewpoint – Gwidem ridge trail loop from Wangen bei Olten

24.3km

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2. Belchenflue Summit Viewpoint – Fortification Hauenstein loop from Eptingen

10.4km

03:25

390m

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3. Fortification Hauenstein – Belchenflue Summit Viewpoint loop from Hauenstein-Ifenthal

12.9km

04:04

460m

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

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Matto

November 5, 2020

The blocking point Unter Hauenstein was a border fortification of the Swiss army during World War I. It is located in the municipal area of Läufelfingen and Hauenstein-Ifenthal. It was one of the three main axes (Unterer Hauenstein, Oberer Hauenstein, Birstal) that had to be defended by Border Brigade 4 of the Swiss Army.
During the Second World War, the Hauenstein blocking point was one of several blocking points laid out one behind the other. The pass, which was easily navigable, was of great strategic importance, as the enemy could get directly to the Swiss plateau and the Olten traffic junction from there
The blocking point was decommissioned in 1994 with the dissolution of Border Brigade 4. Today it is considered a military historical monument of national importance.
The tank traps on the pass are still clearly visible today.

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Müller 😉😉😉😉

March 24, 2023

Interesting area with contemporary witnesses, but also with magnificent flora and fauna

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Location: Hauenstein-Ifenthal, Gösgen, Solothurn, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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Unter Hauenstein defensive position

1. Belchenflue Summit Viewpoint – Gwidem ridge trail loop from Wangen bei Olten

2. Belchenflue Summit Viewpoint – Fortification Hauenstein loop from Eptingen

3. Fortification Hauenstein – Belchenflue Summit Viewpoint loop from Hauenstein-Ifenthal

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