# Balmberg

Balmberg is a ski area in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, with access from Günsberg, Weissenstein. It has 3 lifts (2 T-bars, 1 rope tow mapped) and 3 km of marked pistes – 1.9 km easy, 0.9 km intermediate and 0.2 km difficult. The lifts reach 1’271 m above sea level; the lowest point is 1’063 m, a vertical drop of 208 m. The area is included in the Magic Pass season pass. Live webcams are available on the official website.

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|---|---|
| Canton | Solothurn |
| Municipality | Balm bei Günsberg |
| Villages | Günsberg, Weissenstein |
| Top elevation | 1271 m |
| Base elevation | 1063 m |
| Vertical drop | 208 m |
| Lifts | 3 (2 T-bars, 1 rope tow) |
| Pistes | 3 km (easy 1.9 km, intermediate 0.9 km, difficult 0.2 km, ski routes 0 km) |
| Adult day pass | Magic Pass member; day price not checked |
| Magic Pass | yes |
| Live webcams | https://www.balmberg.ch/ |
| Railway station | none at the base |
| Official website | https://www.balmberg.ch |
| Coordinates | 47.26303, 7.53615 |

## Lifts

- Kählen – T-bar, 768 m, 1070→1271 m
- Bödeli – T-bar, 508 m, 1081→1219 m
- Unnamed – Rope tow, 275 m, 1063→1090 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Balmberg have?**
Balmberg has 3 lifts. Mapped in detail: 2 T-bars, 1 rope tow.

**How high is Balmberg?**
The highest lift station is at 1’271 m and the lowest point at 1’063 m, giving a vertical drop of 208 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Balmberg have?**
3 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 1.9 km blue, 0.9 km red and 0.2 km black.

**How much is a day pass at Balmberg?**
Balmberg is included in the Magic Pass. Single-day prices are published on the official website.

**Is there a live webcam for Balmberg?**
Yes – live cams are available at https://www.balmberg.ch/.

**How do I get to Balmberg by public transport?**
There is no railway station at the base; use the Swiss public transport planner (bus and train) to the valley station.

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