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Jura Crest Trail Stage 5, Balsthal–Weissenstein

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 40 minutesLength: 21.00 km

Naturpark Thal - Steep ascent - nice reward: The 5th stage of the Jura Crest Trail has a lot to offer.

The reward for the steep climb to Höllchöpfli is the views along the high-level hike through forests and meadows. Passing unusual geological features and many mountain restaurants to the Weissenstein – «Solothurn’s balcony»

Route-information

Length
21.00 km
Altitude difference ascent
1300 m
Altitude difference descent
500 m
Time required
6 hours 40 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Hard
Height profile view map

Signalization

For hiking, follow the logo with the number of the stage on the yellow signposts.

Arrival

Starting point
Balsthal (Altitude: 489 m)
Arrival by public transport
Balsthal, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Weissenstein Seilbahnstation (Altitude: 1284 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
Naturpark Thal

Bergwirtschaft Hinteregg

Die Alpwirtschaft liegt am Sagenweg Jura-Bipperamt mit freier Sicht auf die Alpen und das Mittelland. Geniessen Sie frisch zubereitete Menus aus regionalen Bio-Produkten und Fleisch vom Hof.

HotelFarm restaurant

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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