Keep of Waldenburg Castle - Waldenburg, BL, Switzerland
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N 47° 22.900 E 007° 45.190
32T E 405886 N 5248332
Waldenburg castle dominates the town Waldenburg from a rocky hill and offers a great view over the area.
Waymark Code: WMPHWB
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/04/2015
Views: 5
EN: The ruins of Waldenburg is located on a rock east of the gorge, where the town of Waldenburg lies. The castle was built around 1200 and destroyed in 1798. In the 1930s it was re-excavated and restored.
On the high keep a viewing platform was established, which is accessible by stairs inside the tower. The location offers outstanding views over the little town of Waldenburg and the surrounding foothills of the Jura Mountains.
DE: Die Ruine Waldenburg befindet sich auf einem Felsen östlich der Talenge, worin das Städtchen Waldenburg liegt. Die Burg wurde um 1200 erbaut und 1798 zerstört. In den 1930er Jahren wurde sie wieder ausgegraben und restauriert.
Auf dem hohen Bergfried wurde eine Aussichtsplattform eingerichtet, die über Treppen im Innern des Turms zugänglich ist. Die Stelle bietet eine grossartige Aussicht über das Stadtchen Waldenburg und die umliegenden Ausläufer des Jura.
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 50.00
Difficulty: 
Opening times and fees:
during daylight
Parking Area: Not Listed
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