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Basel-Landschaft

Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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Nordwestschweiz

Basel-Landschaft

Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

03:37

11.4km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.07 km

Arlesheim Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral is located in the middle of Arlesheim

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2

1.78 km

Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is the largest English landscaped garden in Switzerland. There is a lot to see there: Birseck Castle, small caves, small lakes and various wild places baptized with romantic names.

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3

1.80 km

Hiking trail from Ermitage Park to Birseck Castle

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4

2.16 km

Birseck Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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5

6.45 km

View from the Schartenflue into the Birs Valley

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

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6

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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7

8.82 km

Gempen Mountain

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always a nice walk 😉

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8

9.13 km

View of Dornach and Arlesheim

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B

11.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

2.45 km

1.73 km

449 m

434 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

3.39 km

2.91 km

1.07 km

355 m

155 m

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