For a nice combination of park paths and fields, we’ve designed a route incorporating Merian Gärten and the Wandertafel. Use our route map as a guideline. Merian Gärten, located just a few km southeast of the center of Basel, is a lovely botanical garden with 2-3 km of pleasant paths. Do a loop or two there, and then cross the main Baselstrasse/Bruderholzstrasse intersection, and then enjoy quiet roads and paths in a series of interconnected walking/hiking areas east of the A18. It’s hard to designate a specific route here, but there’s a nice series of paths through woods and farm fields. Numerous km are possible here — the paths/footing is easy, but the terrain is fairly hilly.
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- Our mapped route, which can be used as a guideline, is 13-14 km (8-9 miles)
- 337m (1106 feet)
- Near Basel Dreispitz
- Transit: Basel Dreispitz
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Other Routes in Basel, Switzerland
The path along the Rhine River is the signature run in Basel. The favored loop is from Basel's main bridge, the Mittlere Rheinbrücke, to the Birsfelden Hydroelectric dam -- a total of 7 km. Great views of the river, Old Town, and several sites.
A pleasant path follows the Wiese River, in the Kleinbasel section of the city (east side of the Rhine). The terrain is a combination of gently wooded path, with some views to fields and the small river. Option to run on the German side of the river as well.
This is a 'runseeing' tour of Basel's pretty and well-preserved Old Town, comprised of two sections: Altstadt Grossbasel on the south side of the Rhine and Altstadt Kleinbasel on the north side. Create your own run, or use our mapped 7.5 km route.
This is a fairly gentle trail run from the village of Neuweilerstrasse to Neuwiller, through woods and fields, with some small hills. Combination of road and path. Easily reachable by tram, just 10 minutes from central Basel. Terrain is rolling hills.
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