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Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle – Holzweg Thal loop from Balsthal

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Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle – Holzweg Thal loop from Balsthal

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Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle – Holzweg Thal loop from Balsthal

04:00

13.3km

420m

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: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.75 km

St. Wolfgang Chapel (Balsthal)

Highlight • Religious Site

The former pilgrimage chapel on the former Passtrasse over the Upper Hauenstein dates from the 15th century.

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2.21 km

Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle

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The most beautiful ruin I have ever seen. It is well maintained, you can do a lot and even climb the tower. An absolute must in this area!

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2.41 km

Torii Gate Trail at Alt‑Falkenstein Castle

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4.17 km

Forest playground with rope bridge and maze (Solothurn)

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Parents can take a break from their kids here. Or vice versa.
A wonderful playground. Well-maintained and equipped with several fire pits.

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4.70 km

Holzweg Thal

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On this adventure trail you will experience the forest and the natural product wood in an artistic and playful way with your head, heart and hand. Artist Sammy Deichmann's installations …

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5.20 km

Rinderweid

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6.44 km

Holderbank (Solothurn)

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Holderbank is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau. The area has been inhabited since the Neolithic period and was first mentioned in documents in …

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9.24 km

Duft Forest Trail

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.29 km

4.07 km

1.09 km

445 m

225 m

202 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

4.27 km

1.65 km

703 m

409 m

368 m

232 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

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Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle – Holzweg Thal loop from Balsthal

St. Wolfgang Chapel (Balsthal)

Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle

Torii Gate Trail at Alt‑Falkenstein Castle

Forest playground with rope bridge and maze (Solothurn)

Holzweg Thal

Rinderweid

Holderbank (Solothurn)

Duft Forest Trail

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