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Espace Mittelland

Balmberg Pass Summit – Weissenstein loop from Solothurn Baseltor

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Espace Mittelland

Balmberg Pass Summit – Weissenstein loop from Solothurn Baseltor

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4.3

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Balmberg Pass Summit – Weissenstein loop from Solothurn Baseltor

03:19

35.1km

1,030m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: June 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.7 km for 69 m

After 14.9 km for 69 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.24 km

Balm Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruine Balm

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2

10.8 km

Balmberg Pass Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Balmberg is particularly notorious for its extremely steep approach from Welschenrohr. There, the asphalt climb climbs approximately 400 meters with gradients of up to 25%. From Günsberg, it's considerably …

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3

13.9 km

Weissenstein Pass summit (1279 m)

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The Weissenstein is the ultimate challenge on the Jura ridge. Both the climb on the north side and the even steeper one on the south side are challenging.

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4

14.3 km

Weissenstein

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A worthwhile excursion destination that, when the weather is clear, offers a unique view from Säntis to Mont Blanc. As is well known, many roads lead "to Rome". You can …

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5

14.8 km

Weissenstein Pass Viewpoint

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On Sundays and public holidays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the ideal time to climb, as the pass road is closed to motorized traffic!

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6

27.2 km

View of Schauenburg

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7

30.3 km

Waterwheel in Oberdorf

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Wonderful waterwheel on the roadside in Oberdorf

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8

33.9 km

Burristurm

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B

35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

9.65 km

5.35 km

2.11 km

479 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

14.5 km

4.17 km

1.64 km

156 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Monday 13 July

33°C

18°C

69 %

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