Mariastein Monastery – Landskron Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

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Mariastein Monastery – Landskron Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

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Mariastein Monastery – Landskron Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

02:05

29.9km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.0 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.90 km

View of Mariastein Abbey and Landskron Castle Ruins

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Great view of the Catholic monastery Mariastein in Switzerland and the ruins of Landskron in France.

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11.7 km

View of Rotberg Castle

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Rotberg Castle was built by the Bishops of Basel in the first half of the 13th century. In 1935, the already badly dilapidated castle was rebuilt and has since housed a youth hostel with a unique character.

youthhostel.ch/de/hostels/mariastein

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12.6 km

Metzerlen Observatory

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The Metzerlen Observatory is the observation station of the former Astronomical Institute of the University of Basel, which was closed at the end of 2007.

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15.1 km

Mariastein Monastery

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Mariastein Abbey is, after Einsiedeln, the second most important place of pilgrimage in Switzerland. It is known for its chapel dedicated to Mary, located in the Grotto, as well as its beautiful Gothic architecture and works of art.

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15.9 km

St. Anna Chapel and View of Mariastein Abbey

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Sun place with beautiful view of Mariastein

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16.3 km

Landskron Castle Ruins

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Always amazed at how goodthe views here are and how wonderfull the ruins are.
This is a great destination for any trip and the decsents are really good

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20.0 km

Bench With a View of the Jura Hills

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Have a good day

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28.0 km

Trailcenter Aesch

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Ideal course to practice bike technique.

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29.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

5.45 km

2.38 km

2.32 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

7.01 km

4.83 km

4.75 km

131 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

9°C

17 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

October 13, 2024,Nasswettertour und Hilferuf gefolgt

Hey, please pay attention to cries for help and don't just walk/drive past. Today I gave first aid to a rider who had had an accident after I answered her call for help

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