Gemswegli
An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Solothurn, Switzerland.
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 933 ft
- climb
- 4,344 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Gemswegli is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Solothurn, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,990 ft and 4,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 290 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Bettlach, about 2.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hochschwang, Grenchenberg and Gäschlerflue. For camping, Campingplatz Altreu and Camping Les Oeuchettes are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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