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Seebodenalpstrasse, Kuessnacht am Rigi, SwitzerlandMap
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  • chris W
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    Gesslerburg Caste

    Off the beaten track and well worth a visit. 10th Century old castle. Gives great views of Lake Luzern and Kussnacht.

    Reviewed on Aug 7, 2019
  • Kypt P
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    Famous as read in Schiller's Tell

    The place is interesting for two reasons. First it conveys the impression how the people of that valley have lived under basic conditions in the medevial. The conotation to Friedrich Schiller's Willhe...

    Reviewed on Dec 15, 2017
  • Charles D
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    Historic Ruin

    Old castle ruin at base of the Rigi, steep uphill walk to small castle of national historic significance and could be combined with Hohlegasse where William Tell shot Gessler the sheriff.

    Reviewed on Jul 22, 2017
  • davidkZ1597SI
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    medieval fortification ruin.

    a must when visiting Kuessnacht am Rigi. The inhabitant, Gessler, was killed by Wilhelm Tell, the Swiss independence hero. See Friedrich Schiller story.

    Reviewed on Mar 15, 2017
  • AndreaFox13
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    Beautiful ruins, easy to reach to foot.

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    The view is wonderful! The ruins are very careful and clean. Just reachable from kissing night to foot. I love them!

    Reviewed on Apr 4, 2023
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