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Schelten Pass

Coordinates: 47°20′2.8″N 07°32′0.1″E / 47.334111°N 7.533361°E / 47.334111; 7.533361
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Schelten Pass
Schelten Pass
Elevation1,051 m (3,448 ft)
Traversed byRoad
LocationSwitzerland
RangeJura Mountains
Coordinates47°20′2.8″N 07°32′0.1″E / 47.334111°N 7.533361°E / 47.334111; 7.533361
Schelten Pass is located in Alps
Schelten Pass
Schelten Pass
Location of Schelten Pass

Schelten Pass (French: La Scheulte) (el. 1151 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains between the cantons of Jura and Solothurn in Switzerland.

It connects Mervelier and Ramiswil and is the most direct route from Delémont and Balsthal. The pass road has a maximum grade of 12 percent.

Many bunkers and fortifications built by the Swiss Army during World War II are still visible on the pass.

Hiking paths lead from the pass to Hohe Winde, Passwang, and Delémont.

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