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Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft
Bezirk Arlesheim
Aesch

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Eggflue Viewpoint loop from Aesch BL

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft
Bezirk Arlesheim
Aesch

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Eggflue Viewpoint loop from Aesch BL

Moderate

3

hikers

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Eggflue Viewpoint loop from Aesch BL

04:00

13.0km

430m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Train Station

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2.88 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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3.07 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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4.89 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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5.79 km

View from Eggflue

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Beautiful view from the viewpoint near the summet of the Eggflue on the Blauen ridge. The cantons of Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt lie at your feet, and the Jura foothills rise out of the landscape.

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6.00 km

The ascent to Eggfluh leads through stairs on this tour. Partly also over natural stairs (wooden sleepers).

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6.05 km

Eggflue Viewpoint

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Magnificent view as far as France and Germany.
Many fire pits invite you to have a picnic.

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7.48 km

Forest trail

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Wow a great find. A vert challenging short section. The path is very narrow,with large boulders blocking the path. Bunny hops here could be the answer, but as soon as …

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12.4 km

Aesch Fountain

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13.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

2.22 km

2.07 km

934 m

257 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

3.18 km

1.94 km

1.77 km

947 m

316 m

< 100 m

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