Homburg Ruin, Medieval castle ruin in Läufelfingen, Switzerland.
The stone remains of Homburg Castle stand at 650 meters elevation, featuring a three-story residential tower with walls measuring three meters thick.
Built in 1240 by Count Hermann IV von Frohburg, the castle served as residence for Basel's landvogts until locals burned it during the French Revolution in 1798.
The ruins form part of Switzerland's Class A cultural heritage, representing medieval military architecture and administrative governance in the Basel region.
Visitors can reach the ruin through marked trails from Buckten or Läufelfingen train stations, with a walking time of thirty minutes from either point.
The observation tower contains 43 steps leading to an 8.5-meter platform that reveals views across the narrow Homburger Valley and surrounding settlements.
Location: Läufelfingen
Inception: 1240
Height: 10 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Läufelfingen
GPS coordinates: 47.40295,7.85502
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:57
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