Descent from Mariastein – Chall Pass loop from Basel SBB

Descent from Mariastein – Chall Pass loop from Basel SBB

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Descent from Mariastein – Chall Pass loop from Basel SBB

02:26

50.8km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.4 km

Talstrasse (Flüh–Hofstetten)

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From the village exit of Flüh, it goes steadily up the valley to the big curve at the youth hostel / turnoff towards Hofstetten. Relatively unspectacular uphill with a main …

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14.5 km

Descent from Mariastein

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The exit from Mariastein takes place in a beautiful rural setting, among wheat fields and on a perfectly surfaced road.

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15.6 km

Brunnen-Hof Farm Shop, Metzerlen-Mariastein

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a village on the way from / to the chall. nothing special except maybe the big fountain to fill up with water...

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17.1 km

Descent Towards Metzerlen

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You are already in Metzerlen far too quickly. You could enjoy a little more of the beautiful descent.

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17.5 km

Felsplatte Viewpoint

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Partly open at the weekend

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18.6 km

The Challpass is an unspectacular curve with a parking lot or postbus turning point on a busy main road. Nevertheless far and wide one of the few possibilities to cross the blue chain in north-south direction or vice versa.

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18.9 km

Steep Final Ascent to Challpass

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36.9 km

The Birs River at Angenstein

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There are better places to admire the Birs: It's always quite busy and there's heavy traffic here.

Therefore, I recommend: Take a look as you drive by and move on.

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