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Burg Benzigen Ruins

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    1. Glarus Stone Trail – Burg Benzigen Ruins loop from Nidfurn-Haslen

    10.4km

    03:00

    240m

    240m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 7, 2025

    The ruins of Benzigen Castle lie on a terrace north of Schwanden, which slopes steeply towards the Linth. The two-part complex consisted of a spacious outer bailey and a slightly higher, large tower made of megalithic masonry. A 16-meter-long section of the latter's wall still remains today. This was probably the residence of the Knights of Schwanden, who appear several times in documents in the 13th century.

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      Location: Glarus Süd, Glarus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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