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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Dorneck Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Dorneck Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Dorneck Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

01:45

18.1km

510m

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: June 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.36 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.67 km

Maria-Hilf Chapel on the Holle

Highlight • Religious Site

In front of the Maria Hilf Chapel (built in 1879) on the "Holle" there is a beautiful view down to Hochwald. The chapel is not open to the public, but you can still view the interior through the glass door.

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8.83 km

Church of Gempen

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You come to Gempen because of the great pass roads. There is not much to see in the village itself - a relatively large pump track by the school building, …

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8.89 km

View of Gempen Village

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Gempen forms the northern tip of the Solothurn district, which extends into the canton of Basel-Landschaft. With the lookout tower it is a popular destination for the whole area. In …

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10.0 km

Schartenflue

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great location with great views

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10.1 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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10.3 km

Schartenflue Viewpoint

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The Schartenflue is a versatile and easily accessible mountain for excursions, offering beautiful views of the Birs Valley year-round. In addition to a 28-meter-high observation tower (entrance fee: 1 Swiss franc), there is also a restaurant.

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13.7 km

View of Gempenturm

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View of the edge and tower at Gempen, shows you are closerthan you think,

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14.3 km

Dorneck Castle Ruins

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In 1997, the cantonal government decided to undertake the necessary restoration and preservation measures at the castle complex to preserve its historic features. After two years of renovation work, the …

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18.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.83 km

3.62 km

2.97 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

4.52 km

4.09 km

4.08 km

754 m

103 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Dorneck Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

Maria-Hilf Chapel on the Holle

Church of Gempen

View of Gempen Village

Schartenflue

Gempenturm Observation Tower

Schartenflue Viewpoint

View of Gempenturm

Dorneck Castle Ruins

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