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Switzerland
Zurich
Bezirk Horgen
Richterswil

Altwädenswil Castle Ruins – View of Wädenswil Castle Ruins loop from Richterswil

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Zurich
Bezirk Horgen
Richterswil

Altwädenswil Castle Ruins – View of Wädenswil Castle Ruins loop from Richterswil

Moderate

5.0

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Altwädenswil Castle Ruins – View of Wädenswil Castle Ruins loop from Richterswil

02:21

8.23km

200m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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971 m

Alt-Wädenswil Ruins

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The Alt-Wädenswil was once a large castle spread over two hills in the municipality of Richterswil. The castle was built before 1200, and today it is a dilapidated ruin.

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1.04 km

Altwädenswil Castle Ruins

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The ruin is a very nice place for families. It has several barbecue areas and is itself an adventure playground for children. Also right next to the ruin is a small but very nice forest areas to relax and play.

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1.43 km

Reidholz

Forest

1.92 km

Reidbachweiher

Lake

5

2.82 km

Hüppen Vending Machine

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Hüppen can be purchased from the vending machine here.

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6

5.22 km

Töbelibach Waterfall

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Several waterfalls in this small Töbeli, from very large to only 1m small.

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7.16 km

The castle had dominated the way from Zurich to the monastery Einsiedeln in the canton of Schwyz until the Reformation.

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8.23 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.46 km

2.64 km

1.28 km

838 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.62 km

2.07 km

918 m

906 m

696 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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