This medieval castle was built in the 11th century by the knights of Telsperg, overlooking the Birse valley and offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. You can also admire the chapel of Notre-Dame du Vorbourg, which dates from the 14th century and which is still a very popular place of pilgrimage. The hike to the ruins is about 4 km and takes about an hour and a half.

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Jacques Segalla

October 26, 2024

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According to the documents of the time, they were called the lower castle and the upper castle of Telsperg. It was only well after their abandonment that they took the …

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Max Zuber

September 16, 2025

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The view from the top of the valley is breathtaking, and you can see far and wide. Just the right amount of time before the descent to Delémont.

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Best Hikes to Vorbourg Castle ruins

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1. Chapelle de Vorbourg — loop from Delémont

7.52km

02:24

260m

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

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2. Saint-Marcel Church – Vorbourg Castle ruins loop from Delémont

12.8km

03:46

330m

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

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3. Vorbourg Castle ruins loop from Delémont

4.66km

01:30

170m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 550 m

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Sunday 25 January

6°C

-2°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Solothurn, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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Vorbourg Castle ruins

1. Chapelle de Vorbourg — loop from Delémont

2. Saint-Marcel Church – Vorbourg Castle ruins loop from Delémont

3. Vorbourg Castle ruins loop from Delémont

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