Alt-Bechburg Castle Ruins – Roggenflue Viewpoint loop from Holderbank SO

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Alt-Bechburg Castle Ruins – Roggenflue Viewpoint loop from Holderbank SO

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Alt-Bechburg Castle Ruins – Roggenflue Viewpoint loop from Holderbank SO

04:23

13.9km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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1.85 km

Alt-Bechburg Castle Ruins

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Alt Bechburg has been enthroned for 1,000 years on a rocky outcrop above the Augstbachtal. From the once proud facility, which was built around 1050 by the Lords of Bechburg, …

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3.76 km

View of Schlosshöchi and the castle ruins

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Very nice section of the trail with a view of the Jura peaks and valleys

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3.93 km

Alt Bechburg Castle Ruins

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Nice view of the old Bechburg ruins

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5.09 km

Viewpoint

5.78 km

Steep climb to Roggenschnarz

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steep ascent with long stairs, partly in dense forest, partly with a beautiful view

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6.36 km

Roggenschnarz

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Steep ascent via stairs (strenuous, but technically easy and pretty cool), impressive rock formations, the only tricky point is secured. Several improvised fire pits. But no prospect here.

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7.47 km

View of the Bernese Alps

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8.94 km

Roggenflue Viewpoint

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Leisurely opportunities to rest with great views of the valley. There is a bench and information boards available. The hike from Holderbank to the Roggenflue is an experience.

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