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Zeitglockenturm Solothurn

Zeitglockenturm Solothurn

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Zeitglockenturm Solothurn

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Location: Solothurn, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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1. Verenaschlucht and Hermitage – Balmfluechöpfli Summit loop from Solothurn

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2. Attisholz Area South – St. Ursus Cathedral, Solothurn loop from Attisholz

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hermitage of Verena Gorge – Verenaschlucht and Hermitage loop from Solothurn

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Paul

September 10, 2022

Clock Tower, Solothurn
The oldest building in the city was built at the beginning of the 13th century. The bell striker in the helmet lantern hits the bell with a big hammer. Under the umbrella, three symbols (knight, king and skeleton) show the meaning of life every hour. The large astronomical clockwork (1545) by Lorenz Liechti and Joachim Habrecht announces the day, month and year. To the east, a streetscape of rare impressiveness: the …
Text / source: Solothurn Tourismus, Hauptgasse 69, 4500 Solothurn
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Matto

June 1, 2025

Below the large tower clock, you can see the copper-clad canopy. The group of automatons, consisting of a knight, a king, and death, is surrounded above by a blue starry sky with a moon, and below by the Solothurn coat of arms with the imperial eagle and the dates 1545 (built) and 1883 (renovated).

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Werner 🚶‍♂️🚵‍♂️🚴‍♂️

October 8, 2025

Oldest building in Solothurn dating back to 1408.

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Elevation 490 m

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Zeitglockenturm Solothurn

1. Verenaschlucht and Hermitage – Balmfluechöpfli Summit loop from Solothurn

2. Attisholz Area South – St. Ursus Cathedral, Solothurn loop from Attisholz

3. Hermitage of Verena Gorge – Verenaschlucht and Hermitage loop from Solothurn

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