Gempenturm Observation Tower – Dorneck Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Dorneck Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Dorneck Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

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18.1km

510m

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: September 10, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.36 km for 207 m

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Start point

Train Station

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Maria-Hilf Chapel on the Holle

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Church of Gempen

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View of Gempen Village

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Schartenflue

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

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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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Schartenflue Viewpoint

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View of the edge and tower at Gempen, shows you are closerthan you think,

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Dorneck Castle Ruins

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