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Basel Cathedral – Münsterplatz, Basel loop from Basel-City

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Basel Cathedral – Münsterplatz, Basel loop from Basel-City

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Basel Cathedral – Münsterplatz, Basel loop from Basel-City

03:06

12.1km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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2.87 km

View of Basel Minster

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Beautiful view of the cathedral. Especially when swimming on the Rhine.

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5.55 km

Birsfelden Hydropower Plant and Lock

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Nice view of the Rhine and Basel. Also a good way to cross the Rhine.

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6.02 km

Birsfelden Lock and Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The construction of the power plant opened up the Rhine above Basel for large-scale shipping and enabled the construction of the port facilities in Muttenz and Birsfelden. Initially, one lock …

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6.93 km

Beach and park at Birsköpfli

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The Birs flows into the Rhine at Birsköpfli. In summer, the park is a popular place for swimming; there is a small bistro and public toilets nearby.

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8.17 km

View of Basel Minster from the Rhine

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Great view of the Basel Minster and in the evening an ingenious atmosphere.

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8.63 km

Schöneck-Brunnen

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9.13 km

Basel Cathedral

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You can visit the tower of the church and enjoy the wonderful view of the whole of Basel.

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9.17 km

Münsterplatz, Basel

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The Münsterplatz is one of the oldest squares in Basel and is located in front of the Basel Minster that gives it its name. The square is lined with many …

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9.42 km

View of the Rhine and the Middle Bridge in Basel

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Fantastically beautiful. Watching ferries, watching people. Magnificent view of the Rhine bridge.

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12.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

4.12 km

2.24 km

899 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

4.24 km

2.82 km

151 m

Elevation

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Basel Cathedral – Münsterplatz, Basel loop from Basel-City

View of Basel Minster

Birsfelden Hydropower Plant and Lock

Birsfelden Lock and Hydroelectric Power Plant

Beach and park at Birsköpfli

View of Basel Minster from the Rhine

Basel Cathedral

Münsterplatz, Basel

View of the Rhine and the Middle Bridge in Basel

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