From Rheinfelden (280m) we headed up the Sunnenberg (632m) where we had a lovely snack to reward ourselves for climbing the hill. Not only was the bratwurst grilled over wood and the beer and cider nice and cold, but the place was cheap by Swiss standards (CHF4.50 for the bratwurst and CHF3.50 for a beer or cider). What a find!
After recharging our batteries we went down the other side of the Sunnenberg to Buus (440 m), then up again towards Schlegel (591 m) where we picked up the Jurahöhenweg and went on to the Farnsburg (642 m). This is a very nicely situated ruin with great views. It wasn't completely clear, but we could see the high Alps peeping over from behind the main chain of the Jura. This would be fantastic view on a day when the Fön is blowing.
We had entertained ideas of heading from there over the Höhi and on to the Sissacher Flue, but it was pretty damn hot and the climb up to Farnsburg, mostly on roads, had taken a lot out of us, so we wimped out and walked down to Gelterkinden (403 m) and took the train back home.
Coincidentally, Gelterkinden was the start point of our last hike in this area.
Blooming Cherry Trees
View from the Farnsburg ruins over the Baselbiet and Jura-Range
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