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10th National Swiss Parks Market, 21 May 2026

On 21 May 2026, the Bundesplatz will transform into a festival of culinary delights. Taste the finest regional specialities from the Swiss parks and meet passionate producers! The programme includes tastings, games and activities for young and old, music – everything you need to enjoy for a great time. Save the date!

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Exciting e-bike Thal tour

E-bike itinerary
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 22.50 km

Naturpark Thal - Round tour through the Dünnernthal with a beautiful view

You cycle along the valley floor from Balsthal to Herbetswil. The route leads through the delightful hills around Aedermannsdorf and Matzendorf. The hamlet of Höngen and the Holzfluh offer superb viewpoints on the route.

Route-information

Length
22.50 km
Amount untarred route
km
Vertical heigth
296 m
Altitude difference ascent
296 m
Altitude difference descent
296 m
Time required
2 hours
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

Highlights along the route:
1. Outdoor swimming pool Moos, Balsthal
2. St. Pankratius Church Matzendorf
3. Hamlet of Höngen
4. Holzfluh above Balsthal

Possibilities for catering

Various restaurants in Balsthal, Herbetswil, Aedermannsdorf, Matzendorf and Laupersdorf. restaurant in the swimming pool and also in the tennis and sports centre Balsthal (both in the Moos region of Balsthal).

Signalization

From the Hotel Balsthal you cycle along side roads in the direction of Oensingen. Before you get to the roundabout turn off right to the swimming pool. Once there, turn off right again and cycle straight on to the tennis hall. A turn-off leads you left up to a farmhouse and afterwards right onwards to the bottom of the valley. Follow the Dünnern river and then along the Rickenbächli to Herbetswil. From the village centre the route continues on country roads to Aedermannsdorf, Matzendorf, Laupersdorf and up to the hamlet of Höngen. On the descent, make a detour to Holzfluh (walk up 5 minutes), before cycling back to Balsthal.

Arrival

Starting point
Hotel Balsthal (Altitude: 490 m)
Arrival by public transport
Balsthal, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Hotel Balsthal (Altitude: 490 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • 50+

Season

All season

Contact

Business is partner of the park
Naturpark Thal
Hölzlistrasse 57
4710 Balsthal
Tel. +41 (0)62 386 12 30

www.naturparkthal.ch

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