The Hallwyl Castle, one of the most beautiful water castles in Switzerland, is located at the outflow of Lake Hallwil in the valley of Aargau, was built in the 12th century and owned by the von Hallwyl family until the 20th century.
Extends over three islands and blends charmingly into the surrounding nature reserve area. A visit to the castle mill on the creek, which once supplied the people with flour, a visit to the museum in the castle or a ship trip everything is possible.
It is also possible to walk a perfectly relaxing route along the shores of Lake Hallwil, through fantastic lakeside landscapes around the largely undeveloped Lake Hallwil, as well as opportunities for refreshing swimming breaks. Many tours are possible from here.
Around the lake Hallwyl are protected zones so the shores have remained undeveloped and offer walkers an ideal place for resting with the untouched flora and fauna. A five-hour circular trail around the 22 km long lake leads almost exclusively directly along the lakeshore.
This is my etry for the shadow hunters contest round 168.
The pile dwellings from Lake Hallwil date back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age, and are UNESCO World Heritage - Pile Dwellings around the Alps.
The lake area of Lake Hallwil is about 10,3 km2, it is 8.4 kilometers long and its deepest point is about 47 m and it is located between two cantons aargau and lucerne. Water sports are sailing, diving, rowing, surfing, standup paddling.
Everywhere on the way around the lake, are nice barbecue places, as well as bathing areas, during the hot summer months the lake offers swimmers a cool refreshment.
Canu riders were just trening here.
The walk continues along beautiful vineyards and beautiful alpine scenery on the horizon, here is just the walk from Tennwil to Delphin.
Everywhere directly at of the lake can observe many of the native water birds.
Have a great Day!