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View of Dornach and Arlesheim – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

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Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft
Dorneck
Dornach

View of Dornach and Arlesheim – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

Moderate

4.8

(44)

170

hikers

View of Dornach and Arlesheim – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Dornach-Arlesheim

03:44

11.8km

480m

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: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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913 m

Glasshouse at the Goetheanum

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The glass house, also built in 1914, consists of two separate cylindrical structures with separate domed roofs. Between the cylinders there is a balcony on the roof of the central …

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2.36 km

View of Dornach and Arlesheim

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3

6.15 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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7.05 km

Schartenflue

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

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7.05 km

Information and opening times:
gempenturm.com

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7.11 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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7.98 km

Wooden Bridge Trail

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A very beautiful path, although wet and occasionally muddy after rain, which offers repeated views.

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8

9.23 km

Gempen Mountain

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always a nice walk 😉

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11.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.79 km

2.70 km

2.44 km

1.32 km

577 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

3.32 km

2.62 km

1.25 km

512 m

319 m

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Friday 9 October

16°C

10°C

89 %

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