Hochwald, Basel-CityDorneck CastleAngenstein CastleMünchenstein CastleWildenstein CastleRuins AltenbergHouse of Albert Hofmann
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Hochwald

Hochwald is a town in Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland of about 1,254 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit: 60 forts & heritage, 33 churches and 22 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Dorneck Castle, Angenstein Castle and Pfeffingen Castle.

47.4539° N, 7.6446° EPop. 1,254

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Within 30 km72 places
Within 50 km149
Must-see297
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Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Dorneck Castle, heritage site near Hochwald
Must-see

Dorneck Castle

Heritage site · 4 km

Angenstein Castle, heritage site near Hochwald
Must-see

Angenstein Castle

Heritage site · 4 km

Pfeffingen Castle, heritage site near Hochwald
Must-see

Pfeffingen Castle

Heritage site · 5 km

Places near Hochwald by type

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One day from Hochwald

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:39 pm

46 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Hochwald
  2. Pfeffingen Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dorneck Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Münchenstein Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ruins Altenbergheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Wildenstein Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Hochwald
Today’s loopHochwaldStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hochwald?

Dorneck Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Angenstein Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Pfeffingen Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Hermitage With Birseck Castle Ruins (heritage site, about 5 km), Reichenstein Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Münchenstein Castle (heritage site, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hochwald?

149 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Hochwald?

Dorneck Castle, about 4 km by road; Angenstein Castle (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Hochwald?

Sankt Georg, about 14 km by road; Friedenskirche (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hochwald?

Start in Hochwald, visit Pfeffingen Castle, then Dorneck Castle, then Münchenstein Castle, then Ruins Altenberg, then Wildenstein Castle, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.