The Balmberg is particularly notorious for its extremely steep approach from Welschenrohr. There, the asphalt climb climbs approximately 400 meters with gradients of up to 25%. From Günsberg, it's considerably easier – in comparison – but still a real fitness test!

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Kissling Walter

October 13, 2022

Mountain biking

Balmberg pass at 1,078 metres altitude on the way to Weissenstein.

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Ruedi

June 25, 2025

Mountain biking

Unfortunately, the Kurhaus is still listed on a hiking map as a catering facility.

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1. Die Abwechslungsreiche. «Solothurn–Balmberg–Weissenstein»-Runde

27.5km

02:55

870m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Balmberg Pass Summit – Old Town, Solothurn loop from Solothurn West

27.3km

02:29

790m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Balmberg Pass Summit – Gschliff Suspension Bridge loop from Solothurn Sternen

27.3km

02:35

810m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Elevation 1,080 m

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Location: Balm bei Günsberg, Lebern, Solothurn, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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Balmberg Pass Summit

1. Die Abwechslungsreiche. «Solothurn–Balmberg–Weissenstein»-Runde

2. Balmberg Pass Summit – Old Town, Solothurn loop from Solothurn West

3. Balmberg Pass Summit – Gschliff Suspension Bridge loop from Solothurn Sternen

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