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Schelten Pass – Passwang Tunnel loop from Balsthal

Hard

4.3

(3)

109

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Schelten Pass – Passwang Tunnel loop from Balsthal

05:37

83.3km

1,310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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15.4 km

Schelten Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Scheltenpass, one of my favorite passes. On the Jurassic side, along the Scheltebach, it is particularly romantic. Unfortunately, there is a motorcycle race here on Sundays and public holidays as well.

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20.1 km

Chapel on the ascent to Schelten Pass

Highlight • Religious Site

Drive early in the morning. No matter which side. Beautiful!

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36.7 km

Path Along the Birs River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful path along the Birs near Delémont. Half tarred, half greenway. Something for everyone.

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52.3 km

Old Town of Laufen

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful, worth seeing medieval old town of Laufen with a partially preserved city wall and three gates.

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65.5 km

Beinwil Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

The small monastery Beinwil in the rear Schwarzbubenland on the Passwangstrasse has been around for over 900 years. Today the remote monastery is inhabited by Orthodox men and women.

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69.5 km

Beautiful area on the ascent to Passwang

Highlight • Mountain Pass

I liked this tour:
Basel, Gempen, Nunningerberg, Passwang, Balsthal 2023_05_13
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72.0 km

Passwang Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Passwang is one of the most famous pass in the region

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72.5 km

Well worth the view towards the Alps - the full panorama!

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83.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

20.1 km

6.00 km

5.66 km

4.28 km

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.0 km

7.04 km

1.99 km

205 m

105 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

1 %

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