Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

02:16

26.1km

570m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 8.20 km for 329 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Wild swimming spot on the River Birs

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Beautifully landscaped paths

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9.79 km

View of the Orchards Near Schönmatt

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Very beautiful in spring when the trees are blooming. :-)

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10.3 km

Stollenhau Trail

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Short Stollenhau Trail with loose stones

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11.9 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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11.9 km

Schartenflue

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

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17.6 km

View of Arlesheim and the Gempen Nord Trail

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Beautiful area for biking and hiking. With great trails of all levels of difficulty

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19.3 km

Gempen North Trail Middle

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Easy trail with small roots.

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20.5 km

Gempen North Trail Drop

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Oh no what has happened .. the drop has now been reworked into a rollover : What the heck ! ( April 2024). Used to be my favourite drop now it is just boring. Anybody else agree !

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26.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

5.83 km

2.58 km

2.51 km

2.34 km

Surfaces

10.1 km

6.06 km

4.75 km

4.73 km

470 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

January 16, 2022,Arlesheim Nord Trail Loop

Despite the frost at night it was very muddy, the last part of the north trail after the new drop was not rideable...

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March 2, 2024,Mountainbike-Fahrt zum Gempenturm

Since I didn't have much time to bike today, I set off early in the morning. It's most beautiful when you drive up the forest paths alone, it's quiet and idyllic. I'm enjoying this time, daydreaming and suddenly you're at the Gempenturm and see the sun rise. This feeling lasts all day - perfect to start the day.

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