Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle – Teufelsküche (Solothurn Jura) loop from Balsthal

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Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle – Teufelsküche (Solothurn Jura) loop from Balsthal

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Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle – Teufelsküche (Solothurn Jura) loop from Balsthal

02:59

28.2km

1,050m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.38 km for 169 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.46 km

Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle

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Neu-Falkenstein Castle was probably built in the early 12th century. In the 13th and 14th centuries it served as the fiefdom of the Counts of Falkenstein and Bechburg. The saffron …

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8.05 km

Uphill

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This upstart does not want to end somehow.

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10.4 km

The beret head is practically completely forested. But on the way down there is a place, this place, where you can enjoy the view on a bench. You can also register in the "summit book" or in the visitor book.

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13.1 km

View of Langenbruck

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Langenbruck - Top of Baselland, as it is called, on the way to the upper Hauenstein pass. The place became important for the first time when the Romans expanded the …

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15.2 km

Teufelsküche (Solothurn Jura)

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As it looks like here, the red guy with the horns really raged.

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15.8 km

Bilsteinberg

Peak

18.4 km

Oberer Hauenstein

Mountain Pass

24.1 km

Old Roman Road Balsthal

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From the vernacular, all paths with a certain characteristic (with cart irons) were formerly referred to as the Roman path. Become more cautious today because it is difficult to date …

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25.7 km

Parking area at Pfadiheim bus stop

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Easy parking right on the cantonal Baslerstrasse.

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28.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.98 km

5.76 km

5.34 km

5.21 km

2.01 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

6.00 km

5.92 km

676 m

575 m

303 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

7°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

March 19, 2023,Beretenchopf-Helfenberg

The two trail classics Beretenchopf and Helfenberg together ensure a real trail firework. Despite the rather bad weather conditions, the trails and bike conditions were excellent.

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March 30, 2024,Beretenchopf- Helfenberg

The two top Kretentrails on the border of Mümliswil and Langenbruck. The trails are more of the technically difficult variety. Always a highlight.

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June 25, 2024,Beretenkopf Helfenberg

The hills that I had planned for today are always something special for me. On the one hand, the trails are some of the best that there is in this area of the Jura, and on the other hand, it is associated with a lasting experience. Four years ago, I led a daring biker from central Switzerland over these hills …

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March 27, 2022,Balsthal - Beretenchopf - Langenbruck - Helfenberg - Farisberg

Since there is still a lot of snow on the northern and shady slopes in central Switzerland, the southern foot of the Jura with its challenging trails was the ideal choice for today's tour!

Start in Balsthal and along the old Roman road to Holderbank up to the Beretenchopf. Here is a beautiful ridge path with a challenging trail down …

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March 27, 2022,Balsthal-Beretenkopf-Helfenberg-Farisberggraben-Balsthal 💥❤️

What began a year and a half ago with a bike test on this tour led to a wonderful story. Today there was a repeat on these Jura pearl trails.
After just a short run-in stretch, you push up to St. Wolgang over the steep, old Roman path to Holderbank. The 5.7 km long, seemingly endless uphill to the Beretenkopf …

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June 8, 2025,Beretenchopf-Helfenberg-Tiefmatt

A beautiful Sunday morning ride on a technical and challenging route with the two top downhills of Beretenkopf and Helfenberg. Despite the heavy rain the day before, the trails were surprisingly dry – the strong wind certainly helped. Perfect conditions for an intense and fun trail experience!

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May 20, 2023,Beretenchopf-Helfenberg-Roggenflue

Combined triple with the most beautiful and longest crete trails in the Langenbruck and Thal area.

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November 16, 2024,Beretenchopf-Helfenberg

Last weekend, a challenging bike tour with my Bike Club Thal colleague was on the agenda. The tour first took us over the Farisberg up to the Beretenchopf. The fog line was remarkably high and was around 900 m above sea level, which ensured a clear view of the surrounding mountains.

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