Hike to the highest point of Schaffhausen

The starting point of the hike is the parking lot below the church in the municipality of Merishausen.

The ascent up to the Randen plateau to the Hagenturm is partly quite steep. The view from the Hagenturm far into the Swiss Midland is something you have to earn.

The current tower stands at 908.5 meters above sea level on the highest point of the canton of Schaffhausen and replaced an earlier tower that was built for surveying purposes at the time.

Especially in winter, you have the opportunity here to escape the fog and enjoy the panoramic view in the sun. On the viewing platform with its 360-degree view there are seating areas and for explanation also four panorama panels. You reach it via 225 steps.

From the Hagenturm, the path continues along the Ättenberg towards the Iblen spring. Here the Durach springs, which makes its way through the valley to Schaffhausen and then flows into the Rhine.

Through the moist Mülital we then reach the destination Bargen, the northernmost municipality of Switzerland.

Starting point: Church of St. Martin, Merishausen

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Starting point: Church of St. Martin, Merishausen

Bus stop: Merishausen Gemeindehaus, about a 5 minute walk to the starting point.

You can take the bus from Bargen back to Merishausen, duration: 5 min, connection: at least once per hour.

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Pause at the Hagenturm and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view Hagenturm