Belchenflue Mountain
Swiss Jura hill offering extensive panoramic views
A Swiss hill on the Solothurn-Basel border popular for day hikes and ridge walks; summit trails offer views over the Jura, the Rhine and nearby mixed-forest countryside.
Belchenflue at a Glance#
Address: Belchenflue, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland
How to Get to Belchenflue#
Belchenflue is reached from nearby Swiss towns in the Canton of Solothurn. Regional train and bus services connect to trailheads, and several marked hiking paths ascend to the ridge. Local transport schedules vary seasonally.
Tips for Visiting Belchenflue#
- Follow the ridge trail for the best long-distance views across the Jura and the Swiss plateau.
- Bring a map or GPS - multiple intersecting trails can be confusing on foggy days.
- Visit in late spring to see alpine flowers between the stacked limestone ledges.
Best Time to Visit Belchenflue#
Hike Belchenflue in late spring through early autumn for the best trail conditions and views; winter can bring snow and require alpine gear.
Weather & Climate near Belchenflue#
Belchenflue's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1559 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 3° | -5° | 124 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 125 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 7° | -1° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 2° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 133 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 154 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 140 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 6° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 140 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 146 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |