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Schartenflue – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Bretzwil

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Schartenflue – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Bretzwil

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Schartenflue – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Bretzwil

02:48

32.9km

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: June 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.46 km for 239 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.67 km

Baslerweiher

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Baslerweiher is actually artificially created. In the 19th century, the Kleinsee was created as a drinking water reservoir for the city of Basel, 20 kilometers away (and financed by the …

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15.2 km

Eichenberg Trail

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Smooth forest trail from Gempen towards Dornachstrasse.

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17.6 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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18.7 km

Schartenflue

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

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18.8 km

Gempenturm Observation Tower

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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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20.3 km

Stollenhau Trail

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Short Stollenhau Trail with loose stones

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27.1 km

Music Box Museum Seewen

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Great museum with an impressive collection. It is recommended to take one of the exciting tours, otherwise you will miss a lot of background information.

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28.6 km

Basler Weiher Rest Area

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Idyllic place on the small lake near Seewen ideal for a short break

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32.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

8.93 km

3.33 km

2.80 km

Surfaces

15.3 km

8.62 km

3.60 km

3.27 km

1.97 km

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

26°C

14°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Schartenflue – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Bretzwil

Baslerweiher

Eichenberg Trail

View of Gempen Village

Schartenflue

Gempenturm Observation Tower

Stollenhau Trail

Music Box Museum Seewen

Basler Weiher Rest Area

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