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Unlike the Blochmont, which crosses the same ridge just a little further on, this road from Wolschwiller is considerably more challenging. After a gentle start, the route climbs relatively steeply through the narrow valley. A stream flows to the right, while beautiful rock formations are often visible to the left. At the top, near the unmistakable 'Lange Matte' (Long Meadow), the terrain levels out again, and soon you're at the top.

I can only agree with Mattia: it's a short stretch of road through fields, but otherwise completely unspectacular, not even worth a tip...

Biederthal is often reached by car from Basel / the Birstal valley, but this point here is nothing special in itself.

The current parish church of Oltingue was built between 1827 and 1831 in late classicist style. Striking features include the triangular pediment above the round-arched portal and the Callinet organ from 1843, which is still in use. Together with the presbytery and the former school, the church forms a well-preserved village ensemble from the Louis-Philippe period. The church replaced an older mother church outside the village.

beautiful and away from traffic

The monastery complex is better preserved than the already rather dilapidated fountain, which is in dire need of renovation. Water seeps out from the bottom, so you have to be careful to keep your feet dry when filling your water bottle. The fountain is somewhat hidden; if you don't know about it, you'll probably drive right past it.

@Koblinator regarding main roads: yes, but it must be made very clear that the French 1. consider and respect cyclists more than the Swiss (in my experience) and 2. therefore always drive very generously around them (changing lanes to the left). After 17 years of racing, constantly on the Swiss-French border, my clear conclusion is...F = Tour de France country...

The place has seen better days, charm of the abandoned, beautiful lake