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Schartenflue Viewpoint – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Aesch BL

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Schartenflue Viewpoint – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Aesch BL

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Schartenflue Viewpoint – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Aesch BL

04:54

16.1km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.82 km

View of the Birs River in Aesch (BL)

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Beautiful path on the Biers for hiking. Almost no people out and about during the week.

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2.09 km

Gempen Mountain

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always a nice walk 😉

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7.01 km

Wooden Bridge Trail

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A very beautiful path, although wet and occasionally muddy after rain, which offers repeated views.

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7.71 km

The Schartenflue is a versatile and easily accessible mountain for excursions, offering beautiful views of the Birs Valley year-round. In addition to a 28-meter-high observation tower (entrance fee: 1 Swiss franc), there is also a restaurant.

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7.89 km

Gempenturm Observation Tower

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What many do not know: the Gempenturm has an eventful history behind it and is not just an excursion site. For example, he played a not insignificant role for Switzerland …

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7.95 km

View from the Schartenflue into the Birs Valley

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

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16.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.62 km

4.61 km

2.04 km

1.10 km

665 m

102 m

Surfaces

6.54 km

3.05 km

2.57 km

1.74 km

1.69 km

543 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

34°C

17°C

50 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Schartenflue Viewpoint – Gempenturm Observation Tower loop from Aesch BL

View of the Birs River in Aesch (BL)

Birs River

View of Dornach and Arlesheim

Gempen Mountain

Wooden Bridge Trail