Viewpoint Herrenberg Cross – Gempen Plateau loop from Seewen SO

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Viewpoint Herrenberg Cross – Gempen Plateau loop from Seewen SO

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Viewpoint Herrenberg Cross – Gempen Plateau loop from Seewen SO

03:15

11.9km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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1.84 km

View of Oberbaselbiet from the bench and fire pit

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Great view of the Upper Basel region

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3.36 km

View of the Valley Near Solothurn

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3.39 km

Viewpoint Herrenberg Cross

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An unnamed viewpoint on the Herrenberg hill with a summit cross, benches, and a fire pit.

Beautiful views of St. Pantaleon and the Basel region.

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6.48 km

Hiking trail at the Gempenturm

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Instead of taking the road, it is more pleasant to take this path up to the tower and restaurant.

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7.38 km

Schartenflue

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You actually only need the tower for the view towards the Black Forest.

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7.38 km

Gempenturm Restaurant and Viewpoint

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Information and opening times:
gempenturm.com

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8.50 km

Church of Gempen

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You come to Gempen because of the great pass roads. There is not much to see in the village itself - a relatively large pump track by the school building, …

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9.62 km

Gempen Plateau

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The gateway to heaven. You feel like you are on a floating island.

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11.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

4.70 km

1.27 km

824 m

236 m

102 m

Surfaces

8.78 km

1.28 km

940 m

680 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

9°C

90 %

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Viewpoint Herrenberg Cross – Gempen Plateau loop from Seewen SO

View of Oberbaselbiet from the bench and fire pit

View of the Valley Near Solothurn

Viewpoint Herrenberg Cross

Hiking trail at the Gempenturm

Schartenflue

Gempenturm Restaurant and Viewpoint

Church of Gempen

Gempen Plateau

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