Alt-Falkenstein Castle – Roggenflue Viewpoint loop from Balsthal

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Alt-Falkenstein Castle – Roggenflue Viewpoint loop from Balsthal

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Alt-Falkenstein Castle – Roggenflue Viewpoint loop from Balsthal

03:19

8.84km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.26 km for 756 m

After 2.13 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

Alt-Falkenstein Castle

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The Alt-Falkenstein Castle was probably built around 1100 by the Klus family. Today it houses a local history museum, which is open from April to October. There you can explore …

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1.42 km

View of the Valley Towards Bernerland

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View into the valley towards Bernese Alps

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1.93 km

Viewpoint

2.55 km

View of the Valley from the Forest Path

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Great view of the valley

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2.77 km

Fire Pit with View of Solothurn Valley

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Nice view of the beautiful valley. The bike has to be partially pushed to the viewpoint. The descent towards the castle is not recommended for inexperienced drivers who are not …

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3.34 km

Roggen Fire Pit with Table and Benches

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Fireplaces have an abundance of everything to do with rye.

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4.93 km

Roggenflue Viewpoint

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Leisurely opportunities to rest with great views of the valley. There is a bench and information boards available. The hike from Holderbank to the Roggenflue is an experience.

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8.84 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

2.57 km

1.67 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

1.80 km

1.25 km

791 m

442 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

January 1, 2024,⛰️Naturpark Thal⛰️Wanderung 🥾🐾ab Balsthal, Schloss Alt Falkenstein🏛 zur Roggenflue😊👌

So the new year started with a very nice tour👌😊we only left around midday and started in Balsthal with rain🫣however the weather got better and better in the afternoon and when we reached the top we had sun🌞
You have a wonderful panoramic view from above⛰️👍
The path is not that easy, sometimes very steep and slippery.
Good shoes are …

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May 12, 2024,🇨🇭Balsthal-Roggenflue-Oensinger Roggen-Chluser Roggen (SO)

Beautiful hike with varying levels of difficulty from hiking trail to mountain hiking T3.
The first part of the route is easy and steadily ascending. On the Roggenflue you are rewarded with a great view of the Alps. Afterwards we were able to marvel at the somewhat hidden rock window. After that the path became rocky and steeper. From the …

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