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Böhler Passhöhe – Pfaffenberg – Waltersholz – Bründlichrüz. From the Böhler Passhöhe, the route leads along the ridge between Ruedertal and Wynental southwards to the forest rest area Bründlichrüz on Gontenschwil territory.
Distance 7.3 km
2:00 h
180 m
82 m
710 m
599 m
The Böhler, crossing between Unterkulm and Schöftland, is located at 612 meters. The route leads southwards, passing the Hohliebe with its large boulder. This stone was transported over a distance of more than 100 km during the penultimate Ice Age, about 150,000 years ago, by a side arm of the Reuss Glacier from today's Alpine foothills. After about three kilometers, you cross the connecting road between Oberkulm and Schlossrued at Pfaffenberg (rest area). From there, you reach the hamlets of Waltersholz and Steinig, pass the clinic in Hasel on the left, and arrive at the stage destination Bründlichrüz (712 m). A large rest area invites you to picnic here. The associated forest hut is owned by the municipality of Gontenschwil.
Author’s recommendation
• Kiosk and parking at the Böhler Passhöhe
• Rest area above Pfaffenberg
• Bernese and Herrschaft stones from 1720 in Junkerwald and Pfaffenberg
• Boulder at the Hohliebe
• Distinctive insect hotel between Pfaffenberg and Waltersholz
• Rest area Bründlichrüz with several fire pits, benches, and tables
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5.3 km
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Feeder route: The Böhler Passhöhe is accessible from the Unterkulm Nord and Schöftland railway stations via marked hiking trails. From Oberkulm station, you reach segment 04 via Pfaffenberg. The Bründlichrüz rest area is accessible from Gontenschwil station. There is also an entry to the ridge trail from the bus stops Schlossrued Dorf, Kirchrued Kirche, and Schmiedrued Dorf.
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Feeder route: The Böhler Passhöhe is accessible from the Unterkulm Nord and Schöftland railway stations via marked hiking trails. From Oberkulm station, you reach segment 04 via Pfaffenberg. The Bründlichrüz rest area is accessible from Gontenschwil station. There is also an entry to the ridge trail from the bus stops Schlossrued Dorf, Kirchrued Kirche, and Schmiedrued Dorf.Coordinates
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2'648'818E 1'239'807N
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47.307335, 8.084200
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47°18'26.4"N 8°05'03.1"E
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32T 430776 5239724
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Distance
7.3 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
180 m
Descent
82 m
Highest point
710 m
Lowest point
599 m
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