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Basel-Stadt

Schartenflue – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Riehen Niederholz

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Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Stadt

Schartenflue – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Riehen Niederholz

Hard

4.1

(14)

60

riders

Schartenflue – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Riehen Niederholz

02:01

27.4km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.79 km for 151 m

After 23.5 km for 164 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.39 km

View of Roche Tower and Birsfelden Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Beautiful view over the Rhine to Basel and the power plant with the turbines.

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4.49 km

Vogelschutz

Forest

3

5.48 km

Rütihard Covered Bridge

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Covered wooden bridge, pedestrian and cycle path bridge.

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4

9.57 km

Beautiful view

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5

11.6 km

Gempen - Stollen

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Plateau with many tree plantations. Starting point for hikers and bikers on the Gempenfluh. There is a restaurant on the Schönmatt.

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6

13.8 km

Schartenflue

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

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7

13.8 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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8

18.7 km

Gempen North Trail (Section 1)

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Suitable for beginners.

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B

27.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

5.96 km

5.52 km

3.08 km

1.31 km

215 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

5.82 km

5.74 km

2.37 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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