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

04:44

15.4km

530m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 30, 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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6.46 km

Schartenflue

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.52 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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6.69 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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8.98 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

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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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13.0 km

Birseck Castle

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Unfortunately, the castle is closed in winter, so be sure to check the opening times on the website!
Open for viewing from Easter to October 31 on Wednesdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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13.8 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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14.3 km

Arlesheim Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral is located in the middle of Arlesheim

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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

3.32 km

2.68 km

2.57 km

305 m

102 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

4.05 km

2.70 km

1.59 km

1.55 km

289 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

9°C

17 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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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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