Balsamine Forest Inn – View from Balsamine loop from Hetschburg
Balsamine Forest Inn – View from Balsamine loop from Hetschburg
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Balsamine Forest Inn – View from Balsamine loop from Hetschburg
02:31
8.82km
170m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 6.65 km for 289 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
150 m
Hetschburg village
Highlight • Settlement
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1.28 km
Hengstbach Creek
Highlight • River
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5.20 km
Balsamine Forest Inn
Highlight • Restaurant
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5.31 km
View from Balsamine
Highlight • Viewpoint
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6.02 km
Rosenberg Forest Inn (abandoned)
Highlight • Structure
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6.16 km
Bench at Rosenberg
Highlight • Rest Area
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7.14 km
Ilm River Trail
Highlight • Trail
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7.92 km
View of the Ilm Valley
Highlight • Viewpoint
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8.82 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.11 km
3.14 km
1.20 km
305 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.73 km
1.70 km
1.13 km
771 m
496 m
< 100 m
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Wednesday 11 November
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