Grenchenberg

Grenchenberg is a mountain summit in the Swiss Jura range rising above 1,400 meters and located on the border between Bern and Solothurn cantons. The terrain features forests and open meadows with multiple hiking routes crossing through.

The mountain has long served as a natural dividing line between the Midlands and the Jura range. This boundary function shaped the regional geography and territorial development of the neighboring cantons.

The name refers to its historical role as a boundary marker between regions. Locals use the area regularly for hiking and outdoor activities that connect them to their surrounding landscape.

A circular hiking route crosses through forests and meadows, with parking available at several local access points. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and wear sturdy footwear suitable for mountain terrain.

A memorial stone at Längschwand marks where Federal Councilor Willi Ritschard died during a hike in 1983. This remembrance has become a meaningful stopping point for many who traverse the trail.

Location: Bern

Location: Solothurn

Elevation above the sea: 1,405 m

GPS coordinates: 47.22962,7.38363

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04