Bezirk Thal

Thal Nature Park

Balsthal

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruin

Bezirk Thal

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruin

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Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruin

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Location: Balsthal, Thal Nature Park, Bezirk Thal, Solothurn, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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May 5, 2025

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Despite its name, it is believed that the castle is older than Alt-Falkenstein Castle, located further down the valley on the other side. It was the seat of the Swiss noble Falkenstein family.

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Elevation 570 m

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Location: Balsthal, Thal Nature Park, Bezirk Thal, Solothurn, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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