Helfenberg Castle Ruins – Espel Viewing Platform loop from Gossau
Helfenberg Castle Ruins – Espel Viewing Platform loop from Gossau
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Helfenberg Castle Ruins – Espel Viewing Platform loop from Gossau
01:08
3.91km
100m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Schutzgebiet «Ehemalige Kiesgrube Espel»
Waypoints
Start point
941 m
Helfenberg Castle Ruins
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The castle was probably built in the first half of the 13th century. It was a residence of the Gielen von Glattbrugg family. …
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1.06 km
Glatt Valley near Wissbach Gorge
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1.75 km
ford
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1.81 km
Divisionsweg footbridge
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1.83 km
View of the SBB Viaduct and Militärsteg
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1.89 km
Columban's Cave
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2.02 km
Pedestrian and rail bridge over the Glatt
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2.42 km
Espel Viewing Platform
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In addition to several benches, a …
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3.91 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.95 km
1.57 km
393 m
Surfaces
1.46 km
1.11 km
718 m
393 m
224 m
< 100 m
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