Cycling in Switzerland

Arc jurassien
Stage 4, Welschenrohr–Liestal

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Arc jurassien
Stage 4, Welschenrohr–Liestal
In Thal many farms nestle between two Jura chains, the chemical industry is history. At Balsthal castles and ruins stand guard over the entrance to the valley. In Baselbiet the Jura chain changes to the gentler Tafeljura, we meet the first cherry trees.
In Thal many farms nestle between two Jura chains, the chemical industry is history. At Balsthal castles and ruins stand guard over the entrance to the valley. In Baselbiet the Jura chain changes to the gentler Tafeljura, we meet the first cherry trees.
Length
43 km
Roads and trails
Asphalted: 43 km
Natural surface: 0 km
Natural surface: 0 km
Ascent | Descent
340 m | 700 m
Fitness level
easy
Arrival | return travel
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Traffic volume
Beware: busy main roads Welschenrohr–Herbetswil, Balsthal–Langenbruck–Oberdorf (Oberer Hauenstein Pass) and Hölstein—Bubendorf
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Ascent Langenbruck
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Balsthal, Bahnhof–Langenbruck, Post
Balsthal, Bahnhof–Langenbruck, Post
or
Waldenburg, Bahnhof–Langenbruck, Post
Waldenburg, Bahnhof–Langenbruck, Post
Reason: metres in height saved Balsthal–Langenbruck approx. 230m, Waldenburg–Langenbruck approx. 200m.
Cycle transport. reservation required tel. 058 667 13 60.
SBB Timetable
Cycle transport. reservation required tel. 058 667 13 60.
Hints
Biking in swiss parks
The Thal Nature Park between two Jura chains appears to be very rural, but in fact has a long industrial history. Now the watch-making factories and the foundries are closed; the comb factory has been converted to a fascinating museum.
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Diversion, Hölstein
Duration
25.08.2020 - 31.05.2021
Reason
Construction & maintenance work
The route is being diverted. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.
Data source: SwitzerlandMobility / Cantonal office