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Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Thalbrücke

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Thalbrücke

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Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Thalbrücke

02:09

46.5km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23.6 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.16 km

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins

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Coming from the Upper Hauenstein there is a great view of the rugged Jura rocks on which the castle ruins sit boldly. Since the route is well paved (06/2019) and leads slightly downhill, you can enjoy the view appropriately.

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3.20 km

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruin

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Despite its name, it is believed that the castle is older than Alt-Falkenstein Castle, located further down the valley on the other side. It was the seat of the Swiss noble Falkenstein family.

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10.5 km

Bärenwil Village

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When approaching from the north, you pass through a small gorge lined with rocks - well worth seeing! Further down you enter the Teufelsschlucht, a very picturesque and fast descent towards Hägendorf.

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10.5 km

Tüfelsschlucht Road

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Upper beautiful area almost directly in front of the front door. You don't even need to go on vacation.

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23.6 km

View of Aarburg Castle

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26.3 km

View of Aarburg Fortress

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Already from the cycle path connection Olten Aarburg you can catch a glimpse of the wonderful church on top of the rock.

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26.8 km

View of Aarburg Castle and Church

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The Zweiturmkirche is uniquely situated. It stands in front of the fortress Aarburg high above the Aare and is therefore visible from afar.

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46.3 km

Balsthal: Gateway to Four Mountain Passes

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Balsthal is a great starting point leading to 4 nice low level passes (Passwang, Schelten, Hauenstein and Binzberg via Gänsbrunnen). The village itself does offer several restaurants from inexpensive bistros …

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46.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

9.97 km

7.50 km

6.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

2.26 km

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Thalbrücke

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruin

Bärenwil Village

Tüfelsschlucht Road

View of Aarburg Castle

View of Aarburg Fortress

View of Aarburg Castle and Church

Balsthal: Gateway to Four Mountain Passes

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