Alt-Bechburg ruin, Castle ruin in Holderbank, Switzerland
The stone walls of Alt-Bechburg rise above the landscape at coordinates 47.33245 latitude and 7.77199 longitude in the Canton of Solothurn.
Built around the year 1000, Alt-Bechburg served as a hill castle for several centuries before falling into its current state of preservation.
The ruins received designation as a Class A Swiss cultural property, marking their importance in the national heritage of Switzerland.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through the local railway system that connects Holderbank with other municipalities in the Canton of Solothurn.
The medieval structure stands at a strategic position, offering perspectives of the surrounding region from its elevated mountainous location.
Location: Holderbank
Inception: 1000
Part of: list of cultural properties in Holderbank SO
Address: Oberschloss, 4718 Holderbank 4718 4718
GPS coordinates: 47.33245,7.77199
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:01
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