Gravel races in the canton of Solothurn

With the Thal valleys, the hills of the Bucheggberg and the Jura ridges, the canton of Solothurn offers a surprisingly varied playground for such a compact territory. Isolated farms follow one another on the heights, linked by a dense network of farm tracks 🌾. Down below, the Aare traces a line of calm water between Solothurn and Olten. The territory even includes a few enclaves, detached from the rest of the canton, which add a touch of unusual geography to your rides.

For a gravel race in the canton of Solothurn, the most popular routes combine riverbanks and forest climbs. The Aare embankments offer fast-rolling kilometers, perfect for warming up before tackling the trails of the Weissenstein or the Balmberg. In the Thal district, protected within a regional nature park, the paths wind between pastures and limestone gorges 🚵. Spring and autumn remain the favorite seasons, with dry ground and forests in superb colors.

The Solothurn gravel race calendar is still waiting for its first dates on Finishers, but other cantons are already leading the way. On the shores of Lake Constance, the Bodensee Radmarathon offers a gravel format in September starting from Thal 🌅. In the Vaud Alps, the UCI The Majestics also welcomes trail enthusiasts in July. For other ride ideas, explore the gravel races in the canton of Bern, those in the canton of Aargau or the Gravel races in Switzerland page.

Loops heading north pass the silhouette of the Goetheanum in Dornach, or the ruins of Dorneck castle, witness to the Battle of Dornach in 1499 ⚔️. A stop at Mariastein Abbey, clinging to its cliff, completes the ride in style. Whether it's a leisurely discovery ride or a hard-fought race, choose the path that appeals to you 🧭.