The Weissenstein classic

Logo The Weissenstein classic
Logo The Weissenstein classic
Tour data
11.69km
429 - 1,393m
Distance
992hm
187hm
Ascent
04:25h
 
Duration
Brief description

This popular Solothurn hike leads from the baroque old town through the romantic Verena Gorge via the Balmfluhchöpfli and Röti mountains to Solothurn’s local mountain, Weissenstein.

Difficulty
difficult
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Solothurn, railway station

Route
Solothurn (430 m)
0.5 km
Verenakapelle
2.9 km
Martinskapelle
3.0 km
Rüttenen (516 m)
4.1 km
Restaurant Zur Post
4.2 km
Restaurant Oberrüttenen
4.8 km
Oberrüttenen
5.0 km
Röti (1,396 m)
9.8 km
Vorderweissenstein
11.5 km
Weissenstein (1,284 m)
11.6 km
Kurhaus Weissenstein
11.6 km

Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Description
The hike begins with a leisurely stroll through Solothurn’s old town. The famous St Ursus Cathedral, or ‘Solothurn Cathedral’, is particularly worth seeing. If you have the time, you can climb up the imposing tower with a phenomenal panoramic view of the city and the Swiss Plateau. It is not far from the lively city to the quiet Verena Gorge with its romantic paths. The hermitage there consists of the hermit’s cottage, St Verena and St Martin’s chapel and two grottos; the cave behind St Martin’s chapel is said to have once served as a place of residence for Saint Verena. As a cultural asset of national importance, the hermitage is a listed building.

The steep but varied ascent to the Balmfluhchöpfli and the Röti – with views that are well worth the effort – begins in Rüttenen. The last stage from the Röti to Hotel Weissenstein and the mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car is a relaxed expedition. If you’re feeling hungry after this popular tour, then you’re in for some luck at the mountain inns atop Solothurn’s local mountain.

Directions

Solothurn - Verenaschlucht - Balmfluhchöpfli - Röti - Weissenstein

Highest point
1,393 m
Endpoint

Weissenstein (Bergstation Seilbahn)

Height profile
© outdooractive.com

Tips

At the Hotel Weissenstein, the 200 most typical plants of the Solothurn Jura Mountains and the surrounding areas can be viewed in a botanical garden. In June and July, you can witness the plants in full bloom.


Author
The tour The Weissenstein classic is used by outdooractive.com provided.

Overall rating

5

0

%

4

0

%

3

0

%

2

0

%

1

0

%

Error
An error has occurred. Please try again.
Thank you for your review

Rating has been deleted

GPS Downloads
  • GPX GPS Exchange Format (XML)
  • KML Google Earth, Google Maps
QR Download Codes for Mobile Phones

General info

Refreshment stop
Cultural/Historical
Flora
Fauna
A lot of view
Other tours in the regions

Popular tours in the area

Balmberg-Röti circuit

medium Hiking
8.94km | 415hm | 03:00h