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Big Bench at Blatten Pass – Schalberg Castle Ruins loop from Blauen

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Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft
Bezirk Laufen
Blauen

Big Bench at Blatten Pass – Schalberg Castle Ruins loop from Blauen

Moderate

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Big Bench at Blatten Pass – Schalberg Castle Ruins loop from Blauen

04:33

15.8km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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3.33 km

Big Bench at Blatten Pass

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At the Blattenpass there is a very nice barbecue area to linger.

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4.50 km

To the right of the house with the Tschäpperli sign is also a way up to the ruins.

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5.35 km

Schalberg Castle Ruins

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In the late 13th century the castle was built by the nobleman of Basel, the Schaler, on his own property. The castle was mentioned for the last time in 1452. …

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5.44 km

Schalberg Cave

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The Schalberg Cave is now a narrow, winding passage. It is located near the edge of the ridge formed by the Rauracien rock; therefore, the thickness of the cave roof …

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5.63 km

Schalberg Waterfall

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A small waterfall before it goes to the Schalenberg cave and the castle ruins Schalenberg. Small but nice :)

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5.93 km

Klushof Winery

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10.8 km

Pfeffingen Panorama Trail

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The Blattenpass (formerly also Plattenpass) is located in the Swiss canton of Basel-Landschaft and was an important transition in the Blauenkette until the 18th century.
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From Aesch im Birseck …

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15.3 km

Blauen hiking parking lot

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Small parking lot above the village square. Good starting point for hikes.

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15.8 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

3.88 km

2.91 km

780 m

462 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.76 km

4.99 km

1.58 km

906 m

462 m

130 m

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