Begin of tour: Flüh Train Station
Access starting point: Arrival from Basel by tram #10
Point of arrival: Laufen Train Station
Access point of arrival: Trains in the direction of Basel and the direction of Delemont and Biel
Hiking time: 03:25 h
Physical fitness: easy
Difficulty: easy
Difference in elevation: 440 m
Season: March - November
Gastronomy: Flüh, Mariastein, Bergmattenhof, Laufen
Overnight: Mariastein, Laufen
Literature: Hiking Map Basel 1:50'000 and Hiking Map Delémont 1:50'000
Flüh - Mariastein - Laufen
Mariastein
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The hiking tour near the French border leads from the Leymen Valley to the Laufen Valley. Between the 2 valleys, the striking mountain ridge of the Blauen is visible from afar.
Besides its scenic charm, the tour has much to offer by way of culture. The tour highlight is the Benedictine monastery of Mariastein, dating from the 17th century. The hike concludes with a visit to Laufen. The well-preserved Old Town is surrounded by three town gates and the roughly 400 meter long remnant of the city wall.
Other attraction: Benedictine monastery of Mariastein, pilgrimage church St. Anna near Mariastein, Laufen Old Town.
Other attraction: Benedictine monastery of Mariastein, pilgrimage church St. Anna near Mariastein, Laufen Old Town.
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- Basel Tourismus
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4010 Basel
Tel. +41 (0)61 268 68 68
Fax +41 (0)61 268 68 70
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