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Weissenstein winter paradise

Solothurn’s ‘local mountain’ is a winter paradise with impressive far-reaching views at 1,280 metres above sea level.

As soon as winter brings the first snow to the region, new life comes to the Weissenstein. After a ride in the gondola lift from Oberdorf, a fantastic Alpine panorama with views of Mont Blanc reveals itself. The Weissenstein promises culinary delights, tobogganing, snowshoe walking, cross-country skiing and an exciting treasure hunt for the whole family.

Benefit

Take advantage of the RailAway offer with a 10% discount on the rides up to and down from Mt. Weissenstein. The discount applies to the journey there and back by public transport, e.g. with a day ticket, a supersaver ticket or a GA travelcard/regional travelcard.

Benefit form:

- 20% discount on the journey to Oberdorf and back
10% discount on the Oberdorf–Weissenstein ascent/descent by cable car

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Highlights

Winter hiking trail

A circular trail offering splendid views starts and ends at the Bergrestaurant Hinterweissenstein. This easy trail is ideal for families.

Length	3.8 km
Duration	1 hour
Start	Mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car
Finish	Mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car

Cross-country skiing

The cross-country skiing trail situated between the Sennhaus and the Hinterer Weissenstein is four to six kilometres in length. It includes both a classic track and a skating track.

Length	4.1 km
Duration	1 hour 15 minutes
Start	Mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car
Finish	Mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car

Tobogganing

The speedy and winding toboggan run starts at the mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car and takes you via Nesseboden to the Oberdorf valley station.

Length	4.5 km
Duration	1 hour
Start	Mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car
Finish	Oberdorf, valley station of the Weissenstein cable car

Operating times

Winter timetable, Weissenstein cable carin

2 November 2021 to 30 April 2022

Mon–Sat 08.30–16.30 hours
Sun 08.30–16.45 hours

Changes 2021

29.11.-3.12.2021

Changes 2022

14.3.-8.4.2022

Subject to change without notice.

Catering

Picnic and barbecue spots

There are several beautiful spots for this on Mt. Weissenstein.

How to get there

From Solothurn, take the train towards Moutier and get off at the “Oberdorf SO” stop. From here, it is an 11-minute ride in the Weissenstein cable car to the top of the mountain.