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Breitenhöchi Pass – Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Olten Hammer

Breitenhöchi Pass – Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Olten Hammer

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Breitenhöchi Pass – Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Olten Hammer

03:47

70.3km

1,230m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.3 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.22 km

Tüfelsschlucht Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Upper beautiful area almost directly in front of the front door. You don't even need to go on vacation.

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12.5 km

Oberer Hauenstein

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One of the easiest ways to conquer the Jura from north to south is the Obere Hauenstein with a pass height of 734 meters. From both directions, climbing only very …

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14.4 km

Breitenhöchi Pass

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The road that leads up to Breitehöchi is a racing cyclist dream! Straight two-lane winds the asphalt band in the best condition (08/2019) with lots of views and moderate slope …

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20.9 km

Falkenstein Chapel and Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins

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Very nice view of the castle ruins and the chapel, where the Mümliswiler Bach has cut its way through the ridge.

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22.9 km

Coming from the Upper Hauenstein there is a great view of the rugged Jura rocks on which the castle ruins sit boldly. Since the route is well paved (06/2019) and leads slightly downhill, you can enjoy the view appropriately.

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23.9 km

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruin

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Despite its name, it is believed that the castle is older than Alt-Falkenstein Castle, located further down the valley on the other side. It was the seat of the Swiss noble Falkenstein family.

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32.6 km

Santelhöchi

Mountain Pass

50.1 km

Balsthal: Gateway to Four Mountain Passes

Highlight • Settlement

Balsthal is a great starting point leading to 4 nice low level passes (Passwang, Schelten, Hauenstein and Binzberg via Gänsbrunnen). The village itself does offer several restaurants from inexpensive bistros …

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60.8 km

Bärenwil Village

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When approaching from the north, you pass through a small gorge lined with rocks - well worth seeing! Further down you enter the Teufelsschlucht, a very picturesque and fast descent towards Hägendorf.

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70.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

15.7 km

13.8 km

6.30 km

250 m

Surfaces

64.5 km

5.79 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Breitenhöchi Pass – Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Olten Hammer

Tüfelsschlucht Road

Oberer Hauenstein

Breitenhöchi Pass

Falkenstein Chapel and Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruin

Balsthal: Gateway to Four Mountain Passes

Bärenwil Village

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