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The ruins sit atop a wooded hill above Niederstocken and are a quiet, historic spot with beautiful views of the Stockental valley and the Stockhorn mountain range. Highlights: ✅ Remains of the medieval castle complex from the 13th century. ✅ Beautiful vantage point over the valley and into the Bernese Oberland. ✅ A short, exciting detour during hikes or bike tours.

Built in the 12th/13th centuries by the Lords of Strättligen (or Wimmis), the complex came into the possession of the Barons of Weissenburg around 1260. Weissenburg War & Contested During the 14th century, during the Weissenburg Wars, there were a total of about nine sieges, including a successful Bernese conquest in 1334. Under Bernese Rule In 1449, Bern acquired the castle and the office. It served as the seat of the bailiff/landvogt until 1967 and later as a district court. In 2010, it became the property of the municipality. Renovations & Expansion Important expansions: 15th–17th centuries, addition of the south wing in 1696, northeast wing in 1741/42, renovations in 1789–90, 1949–51, and 1984–87. Current Use The first and second floors house offices of the cantonal forest administration, and the third floor houses a private apartment. Public tours are offered during the summer months.

Beautiful view, large bike path, old bridge

Beautiful view of Lake Amsldinger

Beautiful view of Lake Uebischi

The restaurant is open on weekends in summer

The bridge itself is great. Unfortunately, there are no cycle paths before or after it and so this bridge is definitely not of "national importance".

Great and practical slow traffic connections