Weissenstein – Balmberg Pass Summit loop from Thal Nature Park

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Weissenstein – Balmberg Pass Summit loop from Thal Nature Park

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Weissenstein – Balmberg Pass Summit loop from Thal Nature Park

03:17

33.2km

930m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.2 km for 69 m

After 18.5 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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739 m

Thal Nature Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

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9.40 km

Weissenstein Pass summit (1279 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Weissenstein is the ultimate challenge on the Jura ridge. Both the climb on the north side and the even steeper one on the south side are challenging.

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17.9 km

Weissenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

A worthwhile excursion destination that, when the weather is clear, offers a unique view from Säntis to Mont Blanc. As is well known, many roads lead "to Rome". You can …

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18.3 km

Weissenstein Pass Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

On Sundays and public holidays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the ideal time to climb, as the pass road is closed to motorized traffic!

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21.7 km

The Balmberg is particularly notorious for its extremely steep approach from Welschenrohr. There, the asphalt climb climbs approximately 400 meters with gradients of up to 25%. From Günsberg, it's considerably …

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21.8 km

Suspension Bridge Between Schmiedenmatt and Balmberg

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

27.6 km

Vordere Schmiedenmatt Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The next Alm with management. Here we rested and ate great things from the area. The cheese made here is especially great. There are also overnight accommodations.

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