Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
The steep section between 1,285 m and the family barbecue area should only be traversed under safe avalanche conditions. Assess further on site.Tips and suggestions
Weissenstein cable car: https://www.seilbahn-weissenstein.ch/
Balmberg ski lift: https://www.balmberg.ch/
Roadbook
From the large parking lot at Balmberg (1,079 m) via Bödeli through a forest clearing (trail) in a southwest direction up to the gently pronounced ridge line. Along the edge of the trail up to the lift. Along the hiking path towards Weissenstein. After the forest, left up to the summer path. From here, not far to the summit.
Descent: either along the ascent route or, if the avalanche situation allows, down a steep chute near a family barbecue area to the path used on the ascent. Then back the same way to the starting point.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Solothurn by post bus to Oberbalmberg / Kurhaus.Directions
From Solothurn or Oensingen via Günsberg to Oberbalmberg.Parking
Paid parking lot (CHF 5.00) on the edge of the ski area.Coordinates
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Equipment
Complete equipment for a snowshoe hike including 3-antenna avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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