ロッテンシュヴィルの洞窟・トップ3

The first structure dates back to the Bronze Age, while a later one was built in the Middle Ages. It was a manor house constructed of wood, resting on a stone base. No traces of a surrounding wall have been found. The originally much larger plateau shrank over time as parts of it repeatedly slipped away, thus eliminating any fortifications. Nevertheless, it can be assumed that a protective stone wall never existed; rather, only a palisade was built, which decayed over time.

Beautiful little castle, you can see it from far away

There is a path leading directly from the castle gate to the main road Villmergen-Sarmi

It's a pity you can't visit the castle

Hilfikon Castle was built around 1290 and is located between the Bünz and Seetal valleys. In the 17th century, the castle was given its baroque appearance. It is privately owned and only external visits are possible.

The climb to the castle ruins is very narrow and very steep and so is the descent, but for my effort I once again satisfied my curiosity 🤣😂 and found that the ruins are still there

Ruins of an island castle south of the Limmat, founded in the 11th century and remodeled several times up until the 14th century. Like Glanzenberg Castle on the other bank of the river, Schönenwerd was also destroyed by the Zurichers. The preserved foundations of the residential tower, palace, rampart and farm buildings are visible.

Steep ascent with two tight switchbacks up, difficult to change down with the rear wheel, but no problem. The castle was divided in two. On the southern crest of the hill, the highest point, there was a round tower, probably a keep next to a square palace. Today there is not much left to see.