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Wonderful play of colors from the water of the Aare

As you drive along the gravel roads, impressive views of the mighty Bernese Alps repeatedly open up. If the route continues straight, you can linger on the mountain peaks for a while, as there's no traffic.

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.

Root Man Trail 😜✌🏻 (Challenge: don't drive through dog poop🤣)

A bit noisy so close to the highway

Beautiful view, large bike path, old bridge

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".

Information about the Scherzligen church: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirche_Scherzligen