Thierstein: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Thierstein Castle in Büsserach was founded around 1100 by the Counts of Saugern-Pfeffingen and rebuilt around 1300 under the Counts of Thierstein. This gives Thierstein a specific point of interest for a trip focused on history.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Thierstein can compare the local pages for Bärschwil, Beinwil, Erschwil, Fehren, Himmelried and Nunningen, as well as the pages for Gäu and Lebern, when planning the rest of their trip.

Thierstein District ranges from 326 to 1,205 metres above sea level.

Thierstein District is located in the canton of Solothurn and belongs to the Schwarzbubenland region in the Basel metropolitan area. Breitenbach is the district capital.

Culture and History

Thierstein Castle was later taken over by Solothurn. It was preserved through private initiative in the 19th century; after part of the ruins collapsed in 1997, the castle was restored.

In the wider surrounding area, Bipp is located as a named map feature approximately 15.4 kilometres southeast of the centre of Thierstein District as the crow flies. Wartenberg – Vordere Ruine lies approximately 17.4 kilometres northeast, Voliere Solothurn approximately 19.5 kilometres south, Ruchen approximately 19.5 kilometres east, Lützel Abbey approximately 23.2 kilometres west, Château de Morimont approximately 26.2 kilometres west, Spitzenflüeli approximately 18.8 kilometres east and Sissacher Fluh approximately 22.8 kilometres northeast of the centre.

Hiking and Cycling

Thierstein and its surroundings offer hiking trails for beginners, experienced hikers and seasoned mountaineers. Many routes pass huts that are suitable for rest stops.

The road cycling routes in the district include winding roads as well as descents and climbs through the landscape.

One documented hiking route passes the Neu-Thierstein ruins and continues along scenic paths towards Büsserach. The section over the Chemmiflue requires sure-footedness and concentration.

Landscape and Nature

North of the Passwang, the landscape comprises wooded hills intersected by numerous rock formations.

The district's documented natural features include the Kaltbrunnental Gorge, the Chastelbach Waterfall and caves along the Karst Trail in the Chaltbrunnental.

Geographical Classification

Thierstein's hiking environment includes Jura valleys along the border between Basel-Landschaft and Solothurn.

For the overarching travel overview: Solothurn.