Old Town, Solothurn – Emme River loop from Solothurn West

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Solothurn

Old Town, Solothurn – Emme River loop from Solothurn West

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Old Town, Solothurn – Emme River loop from Solothurn West

02:40

48.4km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 44.0 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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364 m

Aare River Promenade in Solothurn

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Historic? But not old-fashioned. Solothurn's old town couldn't be more impressive. Romantic alleys, old cobblestones, a magnificent cathedral, excellent restaurants, and a cool shopping atmosphere that's second to none. Not renovated to death, but preserved as a livable place.

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537 m

Aare riverbank in Solothurn

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pretty here, mega super pretty

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919 m

Old Town, Solothurn

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The most beautiful baroque city in Switzerland!

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8.29 km

Emme

Lake

9.99 km

Emme River

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The Emme has been extensively renaturalized. A lot has been done from a dreary, straight river from Emmenspitz (Luterbach) to almost Burgdorf. The riverbed has been widened, trees have been …

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10.2 km

Bridge Over the Emme

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This - not really nicely designed - concrete and steel bridge is used to cross the Emme near Gerlafingen. It is older and looks a bit dilapidated. There is a small waterfall just before the bridge.

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16.0 km

Emme River Restoration: Ämmeschache–Urtenesumpf

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Revitalization project of the communities of Bätterkinden and Utzensdorf to leave the formerly heavily built-up course of the Emme back to nature. Construction project between 2019-2021.

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