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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach

01:29

12.3km

430m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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1.05 km

Gempenstrasse

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Almost like a racetrack developed, very wide track with balanced, moderate slope. Although is due to the rather moderate gradient of 5-7% no really top speed in it, but you …

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6.61 km

Church of Gempen

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You come to Gempen because of the great pass roads. There is not much to see in the village itself - a relatively large pump track by the school building, …

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6.68 km

View of Gempen Village

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Gempen forms the northern tip of the Solothurn district, which extends into the canton of Basel-Landschaft. With the lookout tower it is a popular destination for the whole area. In …

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8.41 km

Schartenflue

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great location with great views

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8.42 km

View from the Schartenflue into the Birs Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8.42 km

Gempenturm Restaurant and Viewpoint

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Information and opening times:
gempenturm.com

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8.49 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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8.66 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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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.22 km

1.90 km

1.88 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

2.53 km

1.50 km

879 m

372 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Friday 7 August

33°C

13°C

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach

Gempenstrasse

Church of Gempen

View of Gempen Village

Schartenflue

View from the Schartenflue into the Birs Valley

Gempenturm Restaurant and Viewpoint

Gempenturm Observation Tower

Schartenflue Viewpoint

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