Oberer Hauenstein
Switzerland · Basel-Landschaft / Solothurn
731m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 731m
- Route length
- 12 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 2
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SWaldenburg
12 km · max 8%
▲Oberer Hauenstein (731m)
Descent
EBalsthal
Low Jura pass connecting the Basel region with the Mittelland. Historically one of the most important trade routes. The old road is now a quiet scenic alternative to the tunnel.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑416m gain
↓546m loss
621m → 734m → 491m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
2
A few tight turns to keep it interesting
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.3850°N, 7.7706°E
- Start (Waldenburg)
- 47.3833°N, 7.7417°E
- End (Balsthal)
- 47.3167°N, 7.6917°E
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Image: Johann Jakob Frey (1813-1865) / Public domain