Angenstein Castle – Gempen Plateau loop from Aesch BL

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Angenstein Castle – Gempen Plateau loop from Aesch BL

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Angenstein Castle – Gempen Plateau loop from Aesch BL

05:07

17.2km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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712 m

Angenstein tank barrier

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The anti-tank barrier belongs to the Angenstein blocking area.

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854 m

Angenstein Castle

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Angenstein Castle is a medieval castle from the 13th century. Angenstein was always of strategic importance as the "outpost" of Basel and for the control of the Jura region. Over …

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1.34 km

Fire Pit Above the Castle

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Small fireplace above the castle, steep climb!

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3.80 km

Hutzme Staircase

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The Hutzme Staircase connects the communities of Hochwald and Duggingen via the 'Falkenfluh' area. There are some caves and a spring under the stairs.

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9.57 km

Gempen Plateau

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The gateway to heaven. You feel like you are on a floating island.

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11.5 km

Light Forest

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This forest is especially beautiful, makes an almost enchanted impression.

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12.4 km

Tüfletehöchi Wooden Sculpture

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Tüfletehöchi is a mountain saddle in Hochwald, Dorneck, Canton Solothurn and has an altitude of 660 meters. Tüfletehöchi is located near Obertiefental and Hochwald SO.

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15.4 km

You can find more information about the routes and the difficulties at: thecrag.com/de/klettern/switzerland/tufleten
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