Gilgenberg Castle Ruin – Hirnichopf Summit loop from Bretzwil

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Gilgenberg Castle Ruin – Hirnichopf Summit loop from Bretzwil

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Gilgenberg Castle Ruin – Hirnichopf Summit loop from Bretzwil

04:49

13.9km

610m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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15 m

Mountain restaurant Stierbenberg

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Cozy restaurant with a nice view.

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2.44 km

St. Wendelin Chapel

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Great place for a little rest. The chapel stands here on the crete of the hill train.

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4.68 km

Gilgenberg Castle Ruin

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The ruin Gilgenberg towers over Zullwil and is wonderfully integrated into the mountains.

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8.99 km

Hirnichopf Summit

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The view is beautiful, but the ascent has it all

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9.52 km

View of Ulmethöhe and Vogelberg

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Super beautiful foresight direction Vogelberg

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9.82 km

Hirnichopf Ridge

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Nice ridge from the Nunningerhöchi to the Hirnichopf. Although it is marked as a yellow hiking trail, it is clearly a mountain hiking trail. Good footwear and sure-footedness are recommended.

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11.4 km

Traversable Cave at the Sigbach Waterfalls

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Dry little cave, which can be climbed both from above, and from below without equipment.

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12.6 km

Ämmenegg

Peak

13.3 km

View of Hirnichopf

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Beautiful, little-known Gratweg from Stierenberg to St. Fridli about Ulmethölzli and Aemmenegg. Not really exposed, but you should not be afraid of heights ...

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13.9 km

End point

Restaurant

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