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
360 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
Diversion, Hölstein
Duration
01.04.2022 - 30.09.2022
Reason
Construction & maintenance work
The route is being diverted. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.
Data source: SwitzerlandMobility / Cantonal office
Diversion, Hölstein
Duration
01.04.2022 - 30.09.2022
Reason
Construction & maintenance work
The route is being diverted. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.
Data source: SwitzerlandMobility / Cantonal office
Saving metres in altitude
There is a bus between Balsthal, Bahnhof and Langenbruck, Passhöhe that saves about 250 metres in altitude.
Diversion, Niederdorf
Duration
01.05.2021 - 31.07.2022
Reason
Construction & maintenance work
The route is being diverted. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.
Data source: SwitzerlandMobility / Cantonal office
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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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