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Espace Mittelland

Bezirk Thierstein

Gilgenberg Castle Ruin – View from Portiflue loop from Fehren

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Espace Mittelland

Bezirk Thierstein

Gilgenberg Castle Ruin – View from Portiflue loop from Fehren

Moderate

4.8

(5)

18

hikers

Gilgenberg Castle Ruin – View from Portiflue loop from Fehren

01:49

5.46km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.43 km

Gilgenberg Castle Ruin

Highlight • Castle

The ruin Gilgenberg towers over Zullwil and is wonderfully integrated into the mountains.

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2

1.73 km

Trail to Portflue

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Ascent to the Portifue (875m), very steep, narrow stony path only for experienced, courageous hikers

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3

1.81 km

Picnic Spot by the Ibach

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful and shady picnic area, directly on the Ibach. A little off the main path.

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4

1.99 km

Nunningerhöchi Picnic and Grill Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice stelk for picnics and barbecues

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5

2.14 km

Ibach Waterfalls

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In several cascades of waterfalls in a secluded ravine with narrow paths, partly secured with chains against the fear of heights.

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6

3.12 km

View from the Fluehchöpfli

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From the normal path, a small forest path leads quite steeply to the lookout point. You have to run from here. In the hiking scale T3, more in winter. At …

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7

3.30 km

View from Portiflue

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb is quite steep, but the view is just wonderful. There is a barbecue at the top

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8

4.01 km

Bench With Fire Pit and View of Gilgenfels Castle

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In the forest, right next to the forest pasture, there is a bench with a fireplace. You have a clear view of Gilgenfels Castle

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5.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.65 km

1.34 km

1.23 km

721 m

522 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.86 km

522 m

354 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

9°C

4°C

79 %

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