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: August 2, 2026

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St. Wolfgang Chapel (Balsthal)

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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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Neu-Falkenstein Castle was probably built in the early 12th century. In the 13th and 14th centuries it served as the fiefdom of the Counts of Falkenstein and Bechburg. The saffron …

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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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