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Gschliff Suspension Bridge – Balmberg Pass Summit loop from Flumenthal

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Gschliff Suspension Bridge – Balmberg Pass Summit loop from Flumenthal

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4.9

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Gschliff Suspension Bridge – Balmberg Pass Summit loop from Flumenthal

03:02

30.5km

950m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very 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: February 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.3 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

Bergrestaurant Buechmatt & View of the Mittelland and Alps

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Nice view of the Mittelland 👍

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14.8 km

Vordere Schmiedenmatt Restaurant

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Slightly higher than the large alpine Schmiedenmatt is the restaurant Schmiedenmatt. Eveline and Koni Schön run the restaurant. From the terrace you can enjoy the view over the large alp …

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17.4 km

Schmiedenmatt

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Great scenery after the climb.

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18.7 km

Gschliff Suspension Bridge

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The hiking trail to or from the Hofbergli was closed for a long time and led to a detour that was not quite ideal. But the rockfall is now history, …

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19.4 km

Little pub at Niderwiler Stierenberg

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Small mountain restaurant with simple meals.

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20.8 km

Balmberg Rope Park

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The rope park is open daily.

Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat - Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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21.0 km

Balmberg Pass Summit

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The Balmberg is particularly notorious for its extremely steep approach from Welschenrohr. There, the asphalt climb climbs approximately 400 meters with gradients of up to 25%. From Günsberg, it's considerably …

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21.9 km

View of the Swiss Plateau from Mittlerer Balmberg

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Nice view of the Mittelland.

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30.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

7.60 km

5.82 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

7.35 km

5.37 km

2.36 km

1.29 km

913 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

26°C

7°C

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Gschliff Suspension Bridge – Balmberg Pass Summit loop from Flumenthal

Bergrestaurant Buechmatt & View of the Mittelland and Alps

Vordere Schmiedenmatt Restaurant

Schmiedenmatt

Gschliff Suspension Bridge

Little pub at Niderwiler Stierenberg

Balmberg Rope Park

Balmberg Pass Summit

View of the Swiss Plateau from Mittlerer Balmberg

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