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Hornbeam Avenue – Kastelen Castle Ruins loop from Schötz

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Hornbeam Avenue – Kastelen Castle Ruins loop from Schötz

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Hornbeam Avenue – Kastelen Castle Ruins loop from Schötz

03:09

11.6km

150m

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: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.57 km

Path Along the Luther River

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From Gettnau to Schötz, a very beautiful path leads along the Luther.

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2

6.99 km

Kastelen Castle Ruins with 360° Panoramic View

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Inside the castle ruin Kastelen is a metal construction that brings you to the top of the castle ruins and offers a great 360 ° panoramic view.

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3

7.02 km

Sodbrunnen Observation Point

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4

7.32 km

View of the Valley from the Linden Tree and Cross

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wonderful view (sunrise)

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5

7.60 km

Hornbeam Avenue

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It's always wonderful to walk through here, in every season.

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7.70 km

Sonnenberg Castle

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The castle was built in 1682 by Heinrich von Sonnenberg. This approximately 20-meter-long building faces the valley, consists of two residential floors plus a roof structure and is surrounded by …

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7.73 km

Kastelen Castle Ruins

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Very romantic, great barbecue areas and a great view of the valley.

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8.25 km

Sagi Event Space

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Party room for your event

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

2.62 km

2.36 km

662 m

283 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

2.77 km

1.73 km

1.47 km

324 m

121 m

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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Friday 17 July

26°C

16°C

79 %

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