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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Gempen Plateau loop from Hochwald

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Gempen Plateau loop from Hochwald

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Gempen Plateau loop from Hochwald

03:08

11.0km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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584 m

Maria-Hilf Chapel on the Holle

Highlight • Religious Site

In front of the Maria Hilf Chapel (built in 1879) on the "Holle" there is a beautiful view down to Hochwald. The chapel is not open to the public, but you can still view the interior through the glass door.

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1.58 km

Tüfletehöchi Wooden Sculpture

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Tüfletehöchi is a mountain saddle in Hochwald, Dorneck, Canton Solothurn and has an altitude of 660 meters. Tüfletehöchi is located near Obertiefental and Hochwald SO.

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2.47 km

Light Forest

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This forest is especially beautiful, makes an almost enchanted impression.

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4.83 km

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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4.89 km

View from the Schartenflue into the Birs Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.97 km

Hiking trail at the Gempenturm

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Instead of taking the road, it is more pleasant to take this path up to the tower and restaurant.

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6.27 km

Church of Gempen

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You come to Gempen because of the great pass roads. There is not much to see in the village itself - a relatively large pump track by the school building, …

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7.39 km

Gempen Plateau

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The gateway to heaven. You feel like you are on a floating island.

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

2.83 km

2.55 km

1.25 km

478 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

2.82 km

1.49 km

588 m

160 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Gempen Plateau loop from Hochwald

Maria-Hilf Chapel on the Holle

Tüfletehöchi Wooden Sculpture

Light Forest

Gempenturm Observation Tower

View from the Schartenflue into the Birs Valley

Hiking trail at the Gempenturm

Church of Gempen

Gempen Plateau

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