Hiking

The first Jura Trail begins on the outskirts of the village—from the Poesieweg trail, via the Jakobsleiter, to the Jurahöhen-Tour.

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Egerkingen lies at the southern foot of the first Jura range—and thus right in the heart of one of the most diverse hiking areas in the Swiss Plateau. From the village square, scenic overlooks, rock formations, forest trails, and picnic areas are all within a short walking distance. Those who want to go further can set out from here on multi-day hikes through the Jura.

Directly from Egerkingen

These trails start in the village or just a few minutes' walk away—perfect for an afternoon, after work, or as a stopover on your trip.

Jura Highlands Tour

A classic: a panoramic hike along the First Jura Range with views of the Swiss Plateau and the Alps.

Jacob's Ladder and Shadow Hut

A steep climb in Vorberg, built in 1904 on the initiative of teacher J. M. Rauber.

Santelhöchi

Border with the Basel region at 797 m above sea level

Nack

A mountaintop at 867 meters above sea level, home to the legendary Nack Cave.

Walk and Grill

Short loop trails with spacious barbecue areas.

Flüematt Pond

An idyllic pond with two designated barbecue areas.

Egerkingen Poetry Trail

14 stops featuring texts by Gäu-based author Christoph Schwager, from Lampastweg to Blüemlismatt.

nature trail

20 informational signs about local flora and fauna, installed by the Egerkingen Nature Conservation Association.

jogging trails

Five marked running routes of varying lengths.

Geocaching trails

3 trails with 46 caches along the loop hiking trails.

Day Trips in the Region

Egerkingen serves as a starting point and stopover for longer hikes in the Solothurn Jura, the Thal Nature Park, and the neighboring Basel region.

ViaSurprise

Regional Route No. 32 of Swiss Hiking Trails in six daily stages—Egerkingen is a stop along the route.

3-Castle Hike Thal

Day trip to Alt-Falkenstein, Alt-Bechburg, and Neu-Falkenstein.

Tüfels Gorge, Hägendorf

Waterfalls and rock slabs in the Kettenjura.

Belchenflue

A long loop through Allerheiligenberg, Bärenwil, and Santelhöhe.

Wild garlic pesto and fairy tale forest

From Holderbank via Roggenschnarz to Egerkingen.

Thal Jurassic Trail

The longest themed hiking trail in Thal Nature Park.

Wooden path Thal

An interactive trail featuring installations by artist Sammy Deichmann.

Themed trail: Heaven and Hell

Circular Trail on Allerheiligenberg in Hägendorf.

Forest, gravel, and countryside

Forest hike in the Gäu region between Boningen and Oensingen.

Maps and Trip Planning

Hikes in the Gäu on Outdooractive

Tours, maps, and GPS data for the region—online and in the app.

Panoramic Map of Thal Nature Park

Map showing all trails and highlights in Thal Nature Park.

Attractions Map of the Region

Olten, Gösgen, Gäu, and Aarburg at a glance.

Listed on Outdooractive by Egerkingen Tourism: Rauberplatz Kneipp Facility.

After the hike

Report a hike or activity

Do you know of a trail, a guided hike, or an event that belongs on this page? Let us know—we’ll add it to the Egerkingen Tourism calendar.

Questions?

Egerkingen Tourism, Oltnerstrasse 11, 4622 Egerkingen
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