Hike /Schweiz Mobil
Balmberg-Röti-Rundweg
Balmberg
- Distance
- 8.0 km
- Duration
- 2:35 h
- Ascent
- 420 m
- Descent
- 420 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
This panoramic loop tour across the Solothurn heights leads from Balmberg via Röti to the Weissenstein summit. Here, you will be able to enjoy clear views from the Säntis all the way to the Mont Blanc. Via Schofgraben you return to the starting point.
The eight-kilometre circular hike begins at the Oberbalmberg, Kurhaus bus stop. The broad hiking trail climbs steadily across open meadows and through sections of forest. Around 420 metres of ascent must be tackled before reaching the highest section.
After just under three kilometres, the route reaches Röti. At almost 1,400 m, it is not only the highest point of the circuit but also the highest elevation in the Weissenstein range between Weissensteinpass and Balmberg. Its open location makes it a rewarding viewpoint. The trail then continues with gentler ups and downs to Weissenstein, passing directly by the Kurhaus.
The return route heads back into the forest before later emerging onto open pastures. With no technical difficulties, the circuit ends on Balmberg after a little over two and a half hours. The Oberbalmberg, Kurhaus bus stop is just a few steps from the finishing point.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: SLF only publishes its snow maps from November 1. Until then we roughly estimate the snow depth at the lowest and the highest point of the route every day from the nearest SLF measuring stations. Check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
Or from
Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
