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Balmberg Pass Summit – Bättlerchuchi viewpoint loop from Herbetswil

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Balmberg Pass Summit – Bättlerchuchi viewpoint loop from Herbetswil

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Balmberg Pass Summit – Bättlerchuchi viewpoint loop from Herbetswil

03:03

36.5km

1,200m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.00 km for 607 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.51 km

The Balmberg is particularly notorious for its extremely steep approach from Welschenrohr. There, the asphalt climb climbs approximately 400 meters with gradients of up to 25%. From Günsberg, it's considerably …

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8.53 km

Balmberg Pass from Günsberg

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Beautiful and pleasant climb with great views.

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19.7 km

View of the Bernese Alps

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19.9 km

View of the Weissenstein Jura Ridge

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The first mountain range north of Solothurn. The Jura limestone is unmistakable in its form and in its west-east distribution. Just lovely!

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28.1 km

Bättlerchuchi viewpoint

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The Bättlerchuchi (beggar's kitchen) can be easily reached by bike or by car. The view, as always with a highligt - something special.

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28.9 km

Vordere Schmiedenmatt Mountain Inn

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The next Alm with management. Here we rested and ate great things from the area. The cheese made here is especially great. There are also overnight accommodations.

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36.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

5.73 km

4.82 km

458 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Balmberg Pass Summit – Bättlerchuchi viewpoint loop from Herbetswil

Balmberg Pass