Lookout – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

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Lookout – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

Hard

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Lookout – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

07:10

25.0km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.91 km

Old bridge over the Töss

Highlight • Bridge

The old bridge / alti Brugg, which leads over the Töss. With a river slope and a small footpath under the bridge, for a leisurely hike if you want to avoid the village center.
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10.8 km

Tössegg – Confluence of the Töss and Rhine

Highlight • River

Confluence of the Rhine and Töss. Nice picnic areas, boat landing (course ship and ferry to the other bank).

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10.9 km

Tössegg Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A good restaurant to linger in from spring to autumn.

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13.8 km

Bruder Lienert Cave

Highlight • Cave

The whole story about Brother Lienert and his cave:
freienstein-teufen.ch/public/upload/assets/303/Bruederlienert.pdf

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14.3 km

Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Irchels' Guard is part of an ancient alarm system that was used until the 19th century. Alarms were used to relay signals, which in turn were registered by another …

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19.6 km

Irchel Tower

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful view of the wine country and with a clear view of the Alps. The view compensates for the steep ascent by bike to the foot of the tower. For the hungry, it has two fireplaces and different seating.

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