Schelten, a region nestled within the Bernese Jura in Switzerland, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor activities. Its terrain transitions from extensive forests and gentle stream valleys to agricultural lands and higher alpine areas, providing varied experiences for exploration. Prominent features like the Schelten Pass and Hohe Winde contribute to both challenging and scenic routes. The region supports several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Schelten provides a range…
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4.4
(38)
322
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(7)
190
riders
37.6km
01:55
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(11)
168
riders
46.7km
02:11
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

44
riders
24.0km
01:02
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.4
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44
hikers
11.9km
03:57
580m
580m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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37
hikers
7.70km
02:47
470m
470m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.5
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23
hikers
3.92km
01:14
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
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7
hikers
6.23km
02:05
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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49
riders
17.3km
01:01
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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36
riders
50.2km
03:52
1,060m
1,060m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(4)
25
riders
36.5km
03:03
1,200m
1,200m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
riders
21.2km
01:43
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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36
riders
44.2km
03:45
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(3)
34
riders
28.5km
02:24
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
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14
riders
39.8km
03:24
1,120m
1,120m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
14
riders
65.7km
04:50
1,350m
1,350m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
runners
9.65km
01:01
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
8.71km
00:56
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
11.5km
01:43
550m
550m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5
runners
6.56km
00:48
260m
260m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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23
hikers
7.79km
03:44
650m
650m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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9
hikers
4.62km
03:03
540m
540m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

7
hikers
7.52km
03:49
630m
620m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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8
hikers
7.60km
02:40
350m
350m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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9
riders
44.2km
03:10
910m
910m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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6
riders
24.7km
01:54
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
3
riders
29.1km
02:20
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
4
riders
38.4km
02:44
750m
750m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Schelten offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Mountaineering. The region features diverse terrain suitable for various skill levels. More than 21,000 visitors have explored routes in Schelten.
Key natural highlights include the Schelten Pass, which offers challenging climbs and panoramic views. Hohe Winde provides extensive views stretching to the Alps, Vosges, and Black Forest. Weissenstein is another notable peak with far-reaching vistas, and the Sorne Gorge features dramatic limestone formations.
Yes, Schelten is well-suited for road cycling, featuring routes with challenging climbs and rewarding descents. An example is the Schelten Pass from Mervelier loop, an 69-mile (111 km) hard road ride. For more options, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Schelten guide.
Schelten offers numerous hiking trails for various difficulty levels. Popular routes include an 7-mile (11.2 km) loop from Schelten to Scheltenpass and Hohe Winde, and a 7.5-mile (12.1 km) trail from Schelten Pass to Hohe Winde. Find more details in the Hiking around Schelten guide.
Yes, Schelten provides mountain biking routes and trails, including natural footpaths and some shaped lines for downhill riding. These trails offer exhilarating off-road experiences. Explore available options through the MTB Trails around Schelten guide.
Routes in Schelten have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 3,000 user reviews. Over 21,000 visitors have explored the region's outdoor offerings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Schelten. These include Road Cycling Routes around Schelten, Hiking around Schelten, and MTB Trails around Schelten. Guides for Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Running, and Mountaineering are also available.
The Schelten Pass (Col de la Scheulte) is a prominent mountain pass in the Bernese Jura. It is known for challenging climbs for cyclists and offers access to scenic vistas. The pass connects different valleys and is a key feature in many regional routes.
Yes, the diverse landscapes and network of paths in Schelten are suitable for touring cycling. Routes combine natural scenery with cultural points of interest. Refer to the Cycling around Schelten guide for touring options.
For traffic-free cycling experiences, komoot provides dedicated guides. These include Traffic-free bike rides around Schelten, which caters to touring cyclists. Another guide, also titled Traffic-free bike rides around Schelten, focuses on gravel biking.
The official website for the Schelten region is www.gemeinde-schelten.ch. This resource provides additional information about the area. For direct inquiries, a phone number is also available.
The Schelten region administration can be contacted by phone at +41 32 438 82 06. Further information may also be available on their official website. This contact is for general inquiries about the region.

