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Dorneck Castle Ruins

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Dorneck Castle Ruins

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Location: Dornach, Dorneck, Basel-Landschaft, Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland

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1. View of Dornach and Arlesheim – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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2. Grottos of the Ermitage Arlesheim – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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3. Gempenturm Observation Tower – Grottos of the Ermitage Arlesheim loop from Gempen

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03:57

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Priska

August 4, 2019

The ruins are located in Dornach, Solothurn.
For hikers, the large fortress, which can be seen from far away, is easy to reach from all directions via well-developed and signposted hiking trails. At the same time as the castle, you can also visit the castle courtyard (now a restaurant), the economic asset of the Dorneck fortress, which was built as part of the complex. There is a wonderful view of the region from both the ruins and the castle courtyard.

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Matto

August 26, 2025

In 1997, the cantonal government decided to undertake the necessary restoration and preservation measures at the castle complex to preserve its historic features. After two years of renovation work, the Dorneck ruins are once again open to visitors. The view from the tower over Basel and Dornach is breathtaking.

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Úlfhéðinn

August 6, 2019

A very beautiful castle ruins, which also allows a good vision.

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Location: Dornach, Dorneck, Basel-Landschaft, Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland

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1. View of Dornach and Arlesheim – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

2. Grottos of the Ermitage Arlesheim – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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