Schafmatt (815 m) – Schafmatt Pass loop from Tecknau

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Schafmatt (815 m) – Schafmatt Pass loop from Tecknau

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Schafmatt (815 m) – Schafmatt Pass loop from Tecknau

02:16

27.7km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.61 km

Gelterkinden village square

Highlight • Settlement

Peaceful town square with a water feature, overlooked by the church tower.

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5.66 km

Leuebärgli Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

For details see homepage leuebaergli.ch

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11.2 km

Oltingen Church and Medieval Rectory

Highlight • Religious Site

Idyllically embedded in the landscape, accessible via steep climbs. A good starting point to reach the Mittelland via the Schafmatt.

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17.2 km

The Astronomische Vereinigung Aarau - AVA - celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2005 as an active club. It is a section of the Swiss Astronomical Society (SAG), the umbrella organization of Swiss amateur astronomers.
Our currently approx. 120 members come from the agglomeration of Aarau as well as from the further catchment area Mittelland and adjacent Jura. They belong to all walks of life and professional groups, but they have one thing in common, the joy of diversity and beauty that the night sky reveals to us. Amateur astronomers share the joy of the universe and the exploration of their scientific connections. Our activities cover many fields of research and interest, for example:

Observations and astrophotography
Construction of telescopes and other observation devices
Theoretical astronomy and astrophysics
Space travel and radio astronomy
Historical astronomy and much more
A very important concern for us is the public relations. With different occasions and activities we want to make the fascinating world of astronomy accessible to a broad public. With the new building of our observatory on the Schafmatt we have another excellent opportunity to bring the stars closer to our members, school classes and visitors.

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17.5 km

Jura Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Endless Jura heights

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17.9 km

Schafmatt Pass parking

Highlight • Parking

If you're riding a gravel bike or mountain bike, don't stop at the car park. 150m further up to the right, the Berghaus Schafmatt is ready for a stop.

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18.1 km

Schafmatt Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Schafmatt is an 812 meter high pass between the cantons of Solothurn and Basel-Landschaft, not far from the canton of Aargau. In the early Middle Ages it was one of the most important connections between Basel and Central Switzerland, today you can cycle over the pass with almost no traffic.

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