Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

04:39

15.1km

530m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.2 km for 207 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.09 km

Gempen Mountain

Highlight • Summit

always a nice walk 😉

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6.47 km

Schartenflue

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.55 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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6.72 km

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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9.01 km

Amidst the cherry trees

Highlight • Natural

Large cherry tree complex between Schönmatt and Stollenhäuser. Particularly worthwhile during the flowering period in April.

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12.6 km

Rock Tunnel and Cave Bunker

Highlight • Cave

Right next to each other is a small cave and a tunnel in the rock, which was expanded into a bunker cavern during the Second World War.

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13.5 km

View of Birseck Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Arlesheim offers four castles and ruins from the Middle Ages. The somewhat hidden Reichenstein Castle and the somewhat larger Spornburg Castle Birseck as a landmark of the place, which represents …

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14.0 km

Arlesheim Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral is located in the middle of Arlesheim

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15.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

3.13 km

2.68 km

2.46 km

298 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

3.89 km

2.80 km

1.73 km

1.44 km

234 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

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Comments

October 5, 2025,🇨🇭 Gempen - Schartenflue - Dornach - Arlesheim - Schönmatt - Gempen

What there is to see and admire in such a small area around Dornach/Arlesheim/Gempen:
🍄‍🟫 The Gempen Tower on the Schartenfluh, unfortunately with little visibility today.
🍄‍🟫 The Goetheanum in Dornach with its spectacular buildings, gardens, and parks (I particularly liked the water feature).
🍄‍🟫 The Cathedral in Arlesheim (only from the outside, as a service was taking place).
🍄‍🟫 …

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