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Espace Mittelland

Solothurn

Verenaschlucht and Hermitage – Waldegg Castle loop from Solothurn

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Solothurn

Verenaschlucht and Hermitage – Waldegg Castle loop from Solothurn

Moderate

4.8

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Verenaschlucht and Hermitage – Waldegg Castle loop from Solothurn

02:38

9.54km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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628 m

St. Ursus Cathedral (St. Ursen Cathedral), Solothurn

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St. Ursus Cathedral, Solothurn (also Cathedral of St. Ursus and Victor)
St. Ursus Cathedral (also Cathedral of St. Ursus and Victor) is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of …

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733 m

Basel Gate, Solothurn

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Baseltor, Solothurn
The Baseltor was part of the former city fortifications of Solothurn. Solothurn previously owned the Eichtor on the eastern outskirts of the city, where Hans Roth thwarted the …

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2.45 km

Verenaschlucht Gorge

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Romantic path through the gorge along the Verenabach.

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3.19 km

St. Verena Hermitage (Einsiedelei St. Verena)

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The hermitage has its charms in every season and can be a special place of peace. Therefore, we ask that you refrain from taking photos, cycling and climbing. But it …

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3.22 km

Verenaschlucht and Hermitage

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A beautiful hike and not too strenuous. While it's still pleasant here in the gorge in summer, it's worth going a little off-season, when it's much quieter.

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6.42 km

Waldegg Castle

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The beautiful Waldegg Castle was built at the end of the 17th century. Back then, it served as the summer residence of the mayor, Johann Viktor I von Besenval. Today, …

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8.72 km

Jesuit Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Solothurn

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Jesuit Church of the Assumption of Mary, Solothurn

The Jesuit Church was built between 1680 and 1689 according to the principles of Vorarlberg master builders as a unified Baroque space …

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8.79 km

Time-Bell Tower, Solothurn

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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 …

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9.54 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

2.29 km

1.87 km

1.49 km

823 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

2.63 km

2.01 km

904 m

703 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

29°C

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Verenaschlucht and Hermitage – Waldegg Castle loop from Solothurn

St. Ursus Cathedral (St. Ursen Cathedral), Solothurn

Basel Gate, Solothurn

Verenaschlucht Gorge

St. Verena Hermitage (Einsiedelei St. Verena)

Verenaschlucht and Hermitage

Waldegg Castle

Jesuit Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Solothurn

Time-Bell Tower, Solothurn

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