Unique views from Chastebiel
With the hamlets of Ammern, Bodmen, Gadmen, and Wiler, which were first mentioned in the 14th century, Blitzingen has formed a community since 1848. The old village center was destroyed by fire in 1932, with only the church and a few houses remaining, and was rebuilt in 1933 in the traditional style. The surrounding hamlets, however, have remained almost untouched for centuries. Three chapels and the church bear witness to the spiritual life of the inhabitants. With the "Chastebiel" high above the village, Blitzingen was once the meeting place of the tithe collectors. Today it is considered a place of power and offers an unforgettable view of the valley. The longest natural Kneipp path in Switzerland runs through one of the Blitzingen streams.
