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Nordwestschweiz

Basel-Landschaft

Metzerlen-Mariastein

View of Landskron Castle Ruins – Mariastein Monastery loop from Biederthal

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Nordwestschweiz

Basel-Landschaft

Metzerlen-Mariastein

View of Landskron Castle Ruins – Mariastein Monastery loop from Biederthal

Moderate

4.7

(6)

29

hikers

View of Landskron Castle Ruins – Mariastein Monastery loop from Biederthal

02:35

9.06km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.24 km

Wonderful little forest in the middle of nowhere

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2

3.94 km

Heulenhof

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A beautiful place on the national border. Very originally decorated.

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3

4.45 km

St. Anna Chapel and View of Mariastein Abbey

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Sun place with beautiful view of Mariastein

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4

4.58 km

View of Landskron Castle Ruins

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From here you have a beautiful view of the ruins of the castle Landskron, which stands just behind the French border on the Landskronberg in the Upper-Alsatian community Leymen.

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5

4.58 km

View of Basel and the Roche Towers

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On the forest path behind the St. Anna Chapel towards the Château du Landskron, you get a unique view of the two twin towers of "Roche" in Basel and the …

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6

5.45 km

Mariastein Monastery

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Mariastein Abbey is, after Einsiedeln, the second most important place of pilgrimage in Switzerland. It is known for its chapel dedicated to Mary, located in the Grotto, as well as its beautiful Gothic architecture and works of art.

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7

7.18 km

Rotberg Castle

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In the years 1934/35 the castle must have been in a state of severe decay, so the ACV Basel acquired the ruin and rebuilt it as a youth hostel in …

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8

8.31 km

Sternwartenhof

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The farm owner is extremely creative (see airplane) and a very nice man. Thanks for the good conversation!

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9.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

3.35 km

1.17 km

439 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

2.73 km

1.38 km

946 m

366 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Monday 18 May

16°C

4°C

58 %

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