Castle Oberes Baliken
Castle Oberes Baliken, Medieval castle ruins in Wald, Switzerland
The stone remains of Castle Oberes Baliken stand on a round hill with a diameter of 30 meters at an elevation of 650 meters.
The castle, constructed around 1200, formed part of a network of cleared-land fortifications built during the regional development of the Wald area.
The suffix -ikon in the castle's name indicates the presence of an Alemannic settlement dating back to the early Middle Ages.
The ruins are accessible through hiking trails, with the historic pilgrimage route Via Jacobi passing directly above the fortification site.
Archaeological excavations in 1936 revealed the foundation of a pentagonal tower with 1.5-meter-thick walls, an unusual design for this region.
Location: Zürich
Location: Wald
Address: Blattenbach, Baliken
GPS coordinates: 47.27412,8.89745
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:20
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