Chestenberg Ridge – Brunegg Castle loop from Birr

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Chestenberg Ridge – Brunegg Castle loop from Birr

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Chestenberg Ridge – Brunegg Castle loop from Birr

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11.6km

280m

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 20, 2026

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3.32 km

Fire Pit at Scherzer Weiher

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Newly built fireplace just before the Scherzer Weiher

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5.03 km

View of the Aare River from Scherzberg

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From here you have a wonderful view of the Aare after a successful ascent.

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7.21 km

A stone-interspersed ridge path, especially in winter good visibility between the trees, but also in the rest of the year there are always gaps in the forest where the view into the Black Forest is open.

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8.23 km

View of Wildegg and the Aare Valley from Chestenberg

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The Chestenberg and the Gratweg are worth a hike at any time of the year. Beautiful.

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8.77 km

Bronze Age Hilltop Settlement Chestenberg

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On the steep ridge of the Chestenberg between the Brunegg and Wildegg castles, a small plateau is separated by two ditches 20-30 meters wide and 5 meters deep. The protected …

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8.88 km

Bench with a view of the Kestenberg settlement and valley

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With a view of the Black Forest.

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8.89 km

View of Spalthal and Ancient Village Site

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9.82 km

Brunegg Castle

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Unfortunately, the GPS has partially failed, so follow the following directions:
After the castle Wildegg you follow the hiking trail to Möriken (village part at the top of the forest). …

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