Kastelen Tower Ruins — 6248 Alberswil, Switzerland

Great walk in the hills. You can visit the tower between 9 and 17:00 for a donation. The views are great. Don’t forget to look down the well.

Larry Hotmail

Stunning views of the countryside, great for a pleasant and easy walk up, with the extra bird’s eye view from the top of the ruins. Highly recommend walking from here to Wyher castle, approximately 50mins.

Ross H

These ruins are an amazing sight. After only a 20-30 minute hike from the town, you'll be presented an incredible experience of a ruins dating back to 1273. With a massive steel construction totalling 300,000KG, you can make your way to the top of the former watchtower and enjoy a view that lets you see the beautiful landscape and the few towns around. The hike is light and easy, and the steel construction is very stable and doable for kids. Outside are two fire places where you can prepare food, or simply sit and get warm.

Bart Pelle

The hike up is quite a workout, but it's worth it. There's no view from the ruin, because it's surrounded by forest. You have beautiful view going up, passing a vineyard and farms. The ruin is accessible, and you can go inside and up. Picnic areas and grilling places are available.

Mona Baechler

Nice and easy hiking trip to well maintained historic tower with lovely landscape view. Free entry to the tower.

Aaron Humboldt

Great viewing point

Teun van Duinhoven