Northern Switzerland, Solothurn / Aargau
Balmberg route
There are at least four good reasons to visit Balmberg. Firstly, the typical three-tone horn “Du-Da-Do” can be heard on the mountain route. Secondly, with a bit of patience and luck, you can observe chamois. Thirdly, there’s a rope park, and fourthly, cool alpaca trekking. Obviously, you can also take shorter and longer hikes.
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An excursion for anyone who likes to combine culture with nature and adventure. The Balmberg route starts in Solothurn, the most beautiful baroque city in Switzerland. On the Postbus journey up to Balmberg, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the Swiss Plateau. Children in particular can look forward to an adventure at the Balmberg rope park. But hikers will also find what they are looking for on the Balmberg Pass. Whether you’re heading in the Weissenstein direction towards the RötiTarget not accessible or in the Stierenberg direction towards the ChambenflueTarget not accessible, you’re guaranteed an impressive panoramic view.
You can enjoy the three-tone horn on this route.
Rope Park Balmberg
The Rope Park BalmbergTarget not accessible (Postbus stop:Oberbalmberg, Kurhaus) is nestled in the Jura forest. Both young and old can test their courage and their dexterity in the great outdoors. 242 platforms invite you to climb. The vertigo-free can scale heights of up to 20 meters, while ropeway fans can whizz across the zip lines, which are up to 174 meters long. Children from the age of 4 can take part thanks to a special safety system.
Oberbalmberg ski resort
The small Target not accessibleski resortTarget not accessible near Oberbalmberg is a great way to enjoy the snow with your whole family. A total of three lifts and five kilometres of pistes await winter sports fans. Refreshments are available at the Balmberg Bistro in the Kurhaus, and there is also a ski rental service. The downhill runs range from easy to moderately difficult and are ideal for children and families. The Kählepiste is illuminated for night skiing from Tuesday to Friday.
Tannenheim alpaca trekking
The thing you’ll notice immediately when out and about with alpacasTarget not accessible is their calm and gentle nature. With their alert expression and wide saucer eyes, they appear both curious and serene. Walking alongside an alpaca at a leisurely pace along the Balmberg – an unhurried hike that opens your eyes to the nature around you.
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