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Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft
Bezirk Laufen
Zwingen

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Big Bench at Blatten Pass loop from Zwingen

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Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft
Bezirk Laufen
Zwingen

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Big Bench at Blatten Pass loop from Zwingen

Hard

4.6

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56

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Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Big Bench at Blatten Pass loop from Zwingen

06:45

22.9km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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4.52 km

Chessiloch Rock Paintings

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Located at the lower end of the Chaltbrunnental. One of many small caves in this region.

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2

4.54 km

Wappenfelsen Memorial

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The Wappenfelsen is a memorial to the troops who served here in World War I.

Their job was to guard the two railway bridges and, if necessary, to blow them up if German troops tried to use them.

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7.13 km

Glögglifels

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The Glögglifels is a striking rock formation above Zwingen in the Laufental valley. It offers a beautiful view over the Birstal valley and is a popular viewpoint for short hikes. …

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9.08 km

Schlossgut Pfeffingen

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The Schlossgut Pfeffingen is located to the east of the castle ruins on the edge of the steep cliff here.

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12.1 km

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins

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The fortress was built in the 11th century and expanded in three stages from the 13th century. What remains is the mighty residential tower and a strong shield wall next to extensive remains of the wall.

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12.8 km

View of Burg Pfeffingen

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If you want to take an extraordinary photo of Pfeffingen Castle, you've come to the right place!

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16.8 km

Big Bench at Blatten Pass

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At the Blattenpass there is a very nice barbecue area to linger.

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22.3 km

Zwingen Castle

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Zwingen Castle is picturesquely situated at the entrance to the Laufental valley. This well-preserved medieval complex once served as an administrative center and customs station. Today, the tower, the ring …

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22.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.5 km

3.93 km

2.74 km

1.99 km

764 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.34 km

5.20 km

3.34 km

2.88 km

2.36 km

759 m

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Lowest point (320 m)

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