Pankratius Church Matzendorf
The Church of St. Pankratius lies on a delightful hill between Aedermannsdorf ...
Church
Biking Naturpark Thal
Our exciting routes for eBike, mountain bike or bicycle lead you through beautiful Jurassic landscapes, for example to the top of Gross-Brunnersberg mountain or deep into the wooded heart of the park.
Tip: If you are on the road for several days and would also like to get to know other nature parks in the Jurassic Arc, we recommend one or more stages of the Route Verte.
We offer you a selection of biking routes with descriptions in English. For more biking routes please visit our German-language website.
Bike Routes in Naturpark Thal
Exciting e-bike Thal tour
E-bike itinerary
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.
Details
Season
All season
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
Arrival
- Starting point
- Bahnhof Balsthal (Altitude: 490 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Balsthal, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Bahnhof Balsthal (Altitude: 490 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Balsthal, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Signalization
From the Balstahl railway station 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.The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- 50+
Contact
Business is partner of the park
Naturpark ThalHölzlistrasse 57
4710 Balsthal
Tel. +41 (0)62 386 12 30
www.naturparkthal.ch
Map
Waypoints
Hamlet of Höngen
The hamlet of Höngen is listed in the inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. Situa...
Site
Holzfluh (734 m ü. M)
The Holzfluh offers the most beautiful view of the municipality of Balsthal wi...
Viewpoint
Inn « Zum Reh » - Herbetswil
The inn is renowned far and wide for its trout farm. Whether you choose to cat...
RestaurantHotelCafé
Hotel Baders Krone
Susi and Peter Bader welcome you to their guest house "Krone" in Laupersdorf. ...
Bed and BreakfastRoom / Holiday flat
Inn at the Key Aedermannsdorf
Trudi and Jüsti Schlegel have been delighting their guests at Gasthof Schlüsse...
RestaurantCafé