Chriesiwäg Gipf-Oberfrick – Alt-Tierstein Castle Ruins loop from Gipf-Oberfrick

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Chriesiwäg Gipf-Oberfrick – Alt-Tierstein Castle Ruins loop from Gipf-Oberfrick

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Chriesiwäg Gipf-Oberfrick – Alt-Tierstein Castle Ruins loop from Gipf-Oberfrick

03:37

12.0km

410m

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 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.73 km

Chriesiwäg Gipf-Oberfrick

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Explore the Chriesiwäg in Gipf-Oberfrick, a family-friendly route through the beautiful, cherry-tree-rich landscape of the Fricktal. Learn more about cherry cultivation at eleven information boards and enjoy fresh cherries and …

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2.30 km

View of the cherry orchards in Jurapark Aargau

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2.49 km

Chriesiweg Picnic Area

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Nice rest area with barbecue area including firewood - there is even a toilet house! From the seating areas you have a wonderful view and the trees provide shade on hot summer days.

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5.16 km

Alt-Tierstein Castle Ruins

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Worth seeing castle ruins with a great view of the region. It is best to come in the afternoon to take photos.

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5.99 km

Viewpoint and Rest Area on Tiersteinberg

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With a fire pit, sunbed and great view. Very special.

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5.99 km

Landi lounger

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At this vantage point, there is a comfortable wooden lounger and two benches to relax. Feet up and enjoy the view over the Jurapark Aargau!

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6.57 km

View of Fricktal

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6.61 km

View of the Black Forest

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Nice place to take a quick break. Then continue straight on to the Tierstein Trail.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

2.86 km

1.60 km

1.52 km

1.47 km

Surfaces

7.15 km

3.57 km

699 m

375 m

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

April 20, 2025,Frick - ☁️Burgruine Tierstein - 💨Tiersteinberg 💨- Burgruine Homberg - Frick⛅️

The weather was supposed to be reasonably nice in the morning. So we took the train 🚂 to Frick, from there through the cherry trees 💨 to the Alt-Tierstein castle ruins with a beautiful view towards Lägeren and the Alps. Many thanks to the alphorn player for the entertainment. Along the way, we saw this beautiful sequoia tree. We continued …

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