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Saalhöhe – Benkerjoch Pass loop from Distelberg

Saalhöhe – Benkerjoch Pass loop from Distelberg

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Saalhöhe – Benkerjoch Pass loop from Distelberg

02:51

51.8km

1,060m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

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5.07 km

Erlinsbach AG

Highlight • Settlement

West of the Erzbach lies the canton of Solothurn, east of the canton of Aargau. The valley is separated by the stream, which also forms the canton border.
The Aegean …

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6.94 km

South ascent to Saalhöhe from Erlinsbach

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

On the south exit from Erlinsbach about 360 hm are overcome on 6 km. The climb begins in Erlinsbach, which partly belongs to the canton of Aargau, partly to the …

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11.9 km

Saalhöhe

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Pass from Erlinsbach (Jurasüdfuss) to Kienberg (Jura Nordfuss) 779 m above sea level. Sea. Moderate increase of Erlinsbah with about 400 Hm.

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12.0 km

Northern ascent to Saalhöhe Pass (787 m)

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The height of the hall forms the canton border between Aargau and Solothurn. As the fastest connection between Aarau and Basel, this pass is still only moderately traveled. From the …

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23.5 km

Rothenfluh Passhöhe

Mountain Pass

27.1 km

Scenic Countryside Road in Solothurn

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38.8 km

View of Aargau from above Oberhof

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Beautiful view over the Aargau on a small paved road above Oberdorf

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43.0 km

Benkerjoch Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Benkerjoch (also written Bänkerjoch) is a Swiss pass in the canton of Aargau, which connects Küttigen and Oberhof. From Frick, a postbus goes to Aarau (and back) via the …

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43.1 km

Benkerjoch South Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The beautiful and quite steep route climbs almost 200 meters from Küttigen.

Two sectors are particularly strenuous, with gradients of > 15%.

At the top you are rewarded with a beautiful view.

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51.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.3 km

5.54 km

3.82 km

765 m

347 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.2 km

1.51 km

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

4°C

50 %

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Saalhöhe – Benkerjoch Pass loop from Distelberg

Erlinsbach AG

South ascent to Saalhöhe from Erlinsbach

Saalhöhe

Northern ascent to Saalhöhe Pass (787 m)

Scenic Countryside Road in Solothurn

View of Aargau from above Oberhof

Benkerjoch Pass

Benkerjoch South Ascent

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