Wartenfels Castle – Froburg Hill loop from Wisen SO

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Wartenfels Castle – Froburg Hill loop from Wisen SO

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Wartenfels Castle – Froburg Hill loop from Wisen SO

02:58

8.64km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.69 km for 3 m

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Start point

Parking

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1.03 km

Sunnenweid Viewpoint

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The Sunnenweid viewpoint is located in the region around Lostorf in the canton of Solothurn. The idyllic spot offers a beautiful view over the hilly landscape of the Jura and …

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1.33 km

Above this Jurassic zone rises the chain of Dottenberg (at 938 m above sea level is the highest point of Lostorf) and Rebenflue (688 m above sea level). Between these two heights is the breakthrough of the Lostorf village brook.

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2.38 km

Dottenberg Ridge Hike

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Beautiful hike along the ridge path. The terrain is quite wild. The path is quite steep at the beginning, but then becomes increasingly flatter. The path is not dangerous anywhere, but good shoes are still advisable.

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3.69 km

Wartenfels Castle

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Opening times during the season (normally closes at the end of October), the castle is open to visitors and to enjoy the castle garden on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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7.47 km

Viewpoint and barbecue area at Dottenberg

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In the winter often just above the fog - then it is especially nice with the fresh hoarfrost on the trees and blue sky

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8.30 km

Froburg Hill

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The Froburg is worth a visit. Has a playground and restaurant and most of all, some cool trails.

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8.32 km

Viewpoint at Geissflue

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Beautiful vantage point with seating.

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8.51 km

Restaurant Froburg

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Summer opening hours:

March to the end of October:

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 9:00 am to about 10:00 pm, Sunday open until 6:00 pm!

Hot meals from the snack menu on Sundays until 16.30

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

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8.64 km

End point

Parking

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