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Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft

Big Bench at Blatten Pass – Ruins of Engenstein Castle loop from Reinach

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Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft

Big Bench at Blatten Pass – Ruins of Engenstein Castle loop from Reinach

Moderate

5.0

(1)

20

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Big Bench at Blatten Pass – Ruins of Engenstein Castle loop from Reinach

04:03

13.9km

330m

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 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.17 km

Reinach–Aesch Hiking Trail

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2

3.81 km

Vineyards in Klus Aesch

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Beautiful trail in the middle of the vineyards. Great places to stop for a drink 😉

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3

4.11 km

Schalberg Waterfall

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A small waterfall before it goes to the Schalenberg cave and the castle ruins Schalenberg. Small but nice :)

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4.76 km

To the right of the house with the Tschäpperli sign is also a way up to the ruins.

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6.60 km

Big Bench at Blatten Pass

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At the Blattenpass there is a very nice barbecue area to linger.

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6.78 km

Pfeffingen Panorama Trail

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The Blattenpass (formerly also Plattenpass) is located in the Swiss canton of Basel-Landschaft and was an important transition in the Blauenkette until the 18th century.
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From Aesch im Birseck …

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9.32 km

Münchsberg Castle Ruins

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Unfortunately, there is hardly anything concrete to see, but the atmosphere is still worth it.

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9.64 km

Ruins of Engenstein Castle

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Unfortunately, there is only little left over from the former castle. However, you can climb over a ladder to the ruins and get to see a unique view of Aesch.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

1.63 km

1.26 km

790 m

565 m

Surfaces

5.87 km

3.14 km

2.95 km

790 m

674 m

401 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

23°C

9°C

70 %

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