Balmberg Pass Summit – Bättlerchuchi viewpoint loop from Herbetswil

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Balmberg Pass Summit – Bättlerchuchi viewpoint loop from Herbetswil

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Balmberg Pass Summit – Bättlerchuchi viewpoint loop from Herbetswil

03:04

36.8km

1,200m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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 7.00 km for 607 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.51 km

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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8.53 km

Balmberg Pass from Günsberg

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Beautiful and pleasant climb with great views.

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17.8 km

Colorful Art Installation on Solothurnstrasse

Highlight • Structure

On the roadside along Solothurnstrasse

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20.1 km

View of the Bernese Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

20.3 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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28.4 km

Bättlerchuchi viewpoint

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The Bättlerchuchi (beggar's kitchen) can be easily reached by bike or by car. The view, as always with a highligt - something special.

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29.3 km

Vordere Schmiedenmatt Mountain Inn

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The next Alm with management. Here we rested and ate great things from the area. The cheese made here is especially great. There are also overnight accommodations.

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