View of the Bernese Alps – Oensingen Trail Signpost loop from Riedholz

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View of the Bernese Alps – Oensingen Trail Signpost loop from Riedholz

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View of the Bernese Alps – Oensingen Trail Signpost loop from Riedholz

02:39

43.8km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Train Station

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2.42 km

View of the Weissenstein Jura Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The first mountain range north of Solothurn. The Jura limestone is unmistakable in its form and in its west-east distribution. Just lovely!

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6.12 km

Historic Old Town of Wiedlisbach

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The place Wiedlisbach was first mentioned in 1275 as a city. The foundation and city charter - probably due to its strategic location on the north-south trade routes - is expected to be around 1240. The town is located on the road from Basel via Solothurn to Biel and includes next to the main street a parallel side street. It was surrounded by a ring wall. In the northwest corner stands the city lite tower (seat of the joyful Vogt), near the northeast corner the chapel. The town belonged ecclesiastically to the parish Oberbipp. Customs and market have been proven since the 14th century. From the area around Wiedlisbach numerous Bronze Age, Roman and early medieval finds are known.
After the place founded by the Counts of Frohburg place as a pawn changed hands several times, he came in 1463 definitely to the then state and present canton of Bern. In 1487 a hospital was donated. In the 16th century lived about 250 inhabitants in the town, in the 18th century about 500. With a three-day festival in June 2005 Wiedlisbach celebrated its 750th anniversary.

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14.8 km

Countryside Landscape Near Niederbipp

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19.2 km

St. Peter's Chapel and Ossuary in Kestenholz

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The inconspicuous chapel is the former choir of a former church. The historical wall and vault paintings inside are special.

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26.3 km

Parish Church of St. Urs and Viktor, Kestenholz

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Beautiful little church in Kestenholz

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29.0 km

Oensingen Trail Signpost

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Cycle route junction in Switzerland with an overview map of the region.
A QR code on the map can also be used to access it online for further information.

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