The fortress was built in the 11th century and expanded in three stages from the 13th century. What remains is the mighty residential tower and a strong shield wall next to extensive remains of the wall.

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September 30, 2024

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The Pfeffingen ruins stand on the ridge of the Blauen in Pfeffingen in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland. The ruins of the hilltop castle are the remains of the imposing palace and castle, which were once the headquarters of the Counts of Thierstein-Pfeffingen. They are clearly visible from Birseck and Angensteiner-Klus.

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July 8, 2023

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beautiful ruins of a castle that has existed since the 11th century with a great view towards Basel

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1. Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Schalberg Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

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2. Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Big Bench at Blatten Pass loop from Aesch BL

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3. View of Burg Pfeffingen – Glögglifels loop from Aesch BL

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Pfeffingen, Bezirk Arlesheim, Basel-Landschaft, Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland

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Pfeffingen Castle Ruins

1. Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Schalberg Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

2. Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Big Bench at Blatten Pass loop from Aesch BL

3. View of Burg Pfeffingen – Glögglifels loop from Aesch BL

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