Wolfsschlucht-Weg
Overview
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Distance 13 km
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Duration 4 h 40 min
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Ascent 860 m
Intro
This tour reveals the different aspects of the Thal Nature Park. It begins with a climb through the lovely and wildly romantic Wolf Gorge and continues along the lofty heights of the second chain of the Jura mountains.
Description
The walking tour starts in Welschenrohr. Nestled between the hills of the first and second chain of the Jura mountains, the small village offers an impressive natural setting. Leaving the last buildings behind, you are on the way through the gentle meadows and forest islands on the bottom of the valley. After crossing the street, you have reached the entrance to the gorge.
The starting point of this walking tour is 100 meters below the PostBus stop at the Wolf Gorge (the bus stops on request). The Wolf Gorge is a cantonal nature reserve and demonstrates the tremendous powers of Mother Nature. Between high and partially over-hanging rocky cliffs, the trail winds upwards through the narrow, wildly romantic gorge with its caves and erosions.
At the end of the climb, you leave the Wolf Gorge through a narrow passage. Continuing over lush Jura pastures, the trail goes via Tannmatt to Mieschegg and then to Hinter Brandberg. The view of the other side of the valley offers tantalising glimpses of one of the largest uninterrupted woodland regions of Switzerland. Dropping down to Welschenrohr, the route passes through a lynx reserve.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Welschenrohr
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| Destination |
Welschenrohr
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| Direction |
One way
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| Altitude (meter above sea level) |
1162 m
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| Ascent |
860 m
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| Descent |
860 m
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| Distance |
13 km
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| Duration |
4 h 40 min
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| Duration back |
4 h 40 min
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Season |
April - October
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| Theme |
Through a gorge
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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Naturpark Thal
Hölzlistrasse 57
4710
Balsthal
Phone
+41 (0)62 386 12 30
info@regionthal.ch
naturparkthal.ch
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