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Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle

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Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle

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    1. 3-Castles Hike - Thal Nature Park

    17.6km

    05:15

    460m

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

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

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    April 23, 2020

    Neu-Falkenstein Castle was probably built in the early 12th century. In the 13th and 14th centuries it served as the fiefdom of the Counts of Falkenstein and Bechburg. The saffron war made them known: the Bishop of Basel Johann von Vienne (in office 1365-1381) had claimed the help of Henmann von Bechburg for a war effort, but never compensated him for it. In 1374 Henmann attacked a transport from Basel merchants near St. Wolfgang and captured a large amount of expensive saffron. The result was a fortnightly siege, capture of the castle and beheading of the sixteen mercenaries who had defended the castle.

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      May 16, 2015

      The most beautiful ruin I have ever seen. It is well maintained, you can do a lot and even climb the tower. An absolute must in this area!

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        July 18, 2020

        Very nice hike and a few other great trails. The view on the tower is excellent!

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

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