Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

Hard

4.8

(10)

riders

Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

02:00

20.0km

590m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 87 m for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.71 km

Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is the largest English landscaped garden in Switzerland. There is a lot to see there: Birseck Castle, small caves, small lakes and various wild places baptized with romantic names.

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5.37 km

View of the Orchards Near Schönmatt

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful in spring when the trees are blooming. :-)

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5.85 km

Stollenhau Trail

Highlight • Trail

Short Stollenhau Trail with loose stones

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7.45 km

Gempenturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

What many do not know: the Gempenturm has an eventful history behind it and is not just an excursion site. For example, he played a not insignificant role for Switzerland …

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7.52 km

Schartenflue

Highlight • Viewpoint

You actually only need the tower for the view towards the Black Forest.

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7.63 km

Scharten Flow Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A trail from the Gempenturm, which can be done several times for practice purposes. At the end, three or four jumps that progressively get bigger, but can also be avoided.

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