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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

04:44

15.4km

530m

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: February 12, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.2 km for 207 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.46 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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6.52 km

Gempenturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

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 during the Second World War to observe the troop movements of the Germans and French in the border area from here. A ‘Division Gempen’ of the CH Army was stationed on the Gempenturm for this task. Among other things there was a dogfight over Gempen where an American. Bomber was shot down.

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6.69 km

Schartenflue Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Schartenflue is a versatile and easily accessible mountain for excursions, offering beautiful views of the Birs Valley year-round. In addition to a 28-meter-high observation tower (entrance fee: 1 Swiss franc), there is also a restaurant.

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8.98 km

Amidst the cherry trees

Highlight • Natural

Large cherry tree complex between Schönmatt and Stollenhäuser. Particularly worthwhile during the flowering period in April.

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12.6 km

Rock Tunnel and Cave Bunker

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Right next to each other is a small cave and a tunnel in the rock, which was expanded into a bunker cavern during the Second World War.

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13.0 km

Birseck Castle

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Unfortunately, the castle is closed in winter, so be sure to check the opening times on the website!
Open for viewing from Easter to October 31 on Wednesdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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13.8 km

View of Birseck Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Arlesheim offers four castles and ruins from the Middle Ages. The somewhat hidden Reichenstein Castle and the somewhat larger Spornburg Castle Birseck as a landmark of the place, which represents the "front" castle. There was also a middle and a rear castle, but only ruins remain. Access is through the Hermitage.
The castle can be visited from mid-May to the end of September on Wednesdays and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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14.3 km

Arlesheim Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral is located in the middle of Arlesheim

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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

3.32 km

2.68 km

2.57 km

305 m

102 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

4.05 km

2.70 km

1.59 km

1.55 km

289 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

14°C

5°C

13 %

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Gempenturm Observation Tower – Schartenflue Viewpoint loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

View from the Schartenflue into the Birs Valley

Gempenturm Observation Tower

Schartenflue Viewpoint

Amidst the cherry trees

Rock Tunnel and Cave Bunker

Birseck Castle

View of Birseck Castle

Arlesheim Cathedral

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