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Espace Mittelland
Solothurn
Lebern
Rüttenen

Balmfluh Gorge – Balmfluechöpfli Summit loop from Rüttenen

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Solothurn
Lebern
Rüttenen

Balmfluh Gorge – Balmfluechöpfli Summit loop from Rüttenen

Hard

7

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Balmfluh Gorge – Balmfluechöpfli Summit loop from Rüttenen

03:49

7.52km

630m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.94 km for 178 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.04 km

Balm Castle Ruins

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pretty here, very pretty

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2.36 km

Balmfluh Castle Ruins

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The Balmfluh castle ruins are clearly visible from the trail. It's worth getting off your bike for a moment and taking a look at the old walls.

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2.61 km

Balmfluh Gorge

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The route from the Balm ruins to the Middle Balmberg is very steep 🥵🥵👍

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2.97 km

Supplément (T5)

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very nice short ridge climb.

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4.11 km

Balmflue East Ridge

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Adventurous trail with beautiful views and challenging terrain

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4.53 km

Balmfluechöpfli Summit

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The Balmfluhchöpfli can not be reached by car (luckily), so you do not walk around on your feet. The view is unique and impressive not only at the morning hour. …

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5.20 km

Vorberg Downhill: Technically challenging

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Pretty here, very pretty

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7.52 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.53 km

1.71 km

1.47 km

1.23 km

559 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

1.91 km

1.54 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

21°C

9°C

57 %

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