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Espace Mittelland

Thal Nature Park

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins – Passwang Tunnel loop from Balsthal

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Espace Mittelland

Thal Nature Park

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins – Passwang Tunnel loop from Balsthal

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Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins – Passwang Tunnel loop from Balsthal

03:48

49.8km

1,240m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 30.6 km for 230 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.50 km

Neu-Falkenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Coming from the Upper Hauenstein there is a great view of the rugged Jura rocks on which the castle ruins sit boldly. Since the route is well paved (06/2019) and leads slightly downhill, you can enjoy the view appropriately.

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2

1.90 km

Neu-Falkenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great view from there.

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3

8.65 km

Oberer Hauenstein

Highlight • Mountain Pass

One of the easiest ways to conquer the Jura from north to south is the Obere Hauenstein with a pass height of 734 meters. From both directions, climbing only very …

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4

13.2 km

Waldenburg Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Pretty place with a beautiful church, rustic houses and cozy restaurants.

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5

29.6 km

View from the Fluehchöpfli

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From the normal path, a small forest path leads quite steeply to the lookout point. You have to run from here. In the hiking scale T3, more in winter. At …

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6

35.9 km

Beautiful area on the ascent to Passwang

Highlight • Mountain Pass

I liked this tour:
Basel, Gempen, Nunningerberg, Passwang, Balsthal 2023_05_13
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7

38.4 km

Passwang Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Passwang is one of the most famous pass in the region

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8

38.9 km

Alpenblick Passwang

Highlight • Mountain Pass

I liked this tour:
Basel, Gempen, Nunningerberg, Passwang, Balsthal 2023_05_13
komoot.de/tour/1116583103

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49.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

11.7 km

5.77 km

2.51 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.7 km

2.00 km

986 m

120 m

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