Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides in Nordwestschweiz. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes in Nordwestschweiz.

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. From Basel to Baselland on a gravel bike

28.8km

01:58

240m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fruit growing and Basler Weiher

49.5km

04:12

990m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gravel loop through Siggenthal

39.3km

03:51

880m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Wiesendamm promenade – Daurhütte Tüllinger Berg loop from Basel Badischer Bahnhof

44.7km

03:42

620m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Beiligenbrunn Chapel – View of Basel and Roche Towers loop from Basel St. Johann

32.2km

02:43

420m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Kembs Dam – Niffer Lock loop from Basel St. Johann

70.9km

04:28

160m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Big Bench at Blattenpass – Descent from Mariastein loop from Basel SBB

43.8km

03:29

800m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Rührberg Ridge Trail – View of Inzlingen and Basel loop from Basel SBB

32.7km

02:33

420m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Canal de Huningue – Grand Canal d'Alsace loop from Basel SBB

41.9km

02:32

110m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Büren and Lupsingen – Gempen North Trail (Section 1) loop from Basel St. Jakob

40.8km

03:56

840m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides in Nordwestschweiz

1. From Basel to Baselland on a gravel bike

2. Fruit growing and Basler Weiher

3. Gravel loop through Siggenthal

4. Wiesendamm promenade – Daurhütte Tüllinger Berg loop from Basel Badischer Bahnhof

5. Beiligenbrunn Chapel – View of Basel and Roche Towers loop from Basel St. Johann

6. Kembs Dam – Niffer Lock loop from Basel St. Johann

7. Big Bench at Blattenpass – Descent from Mariastein loop from Basel SBB

8. Rührberg Ridge Trail – View of Inzlingen and Basel loop from Basel SBB

9. Canal de Huningue – Grand Canal d'Alsace loop from Basel SBB

10. View of Büren and Lupsingen – Gempen North Trail (Section 1) loop from Basel St. Jakob

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The best gravel rides in Nordwestschweiz

1. From Basel to Baselland on a gravel bike

2. Fruit growing and Basler Weiher

3. Gravel loop through Siggenthal

4. Wiesendamm promenade – Daurhütte Tüllinger Berg loop from Basel Badischer Bahnhof

5. Beiligenbrunn Chapel – View of Basel and Roche Towers loop from Basel St. Johann

6. Kembs Dam – Niffer Lock loop from Basel St. Johann

7. Big Bench at Blattenpass – Descent from Mariastein loop from Basel SBB

8. Rührberg Ridge Trail – View of Inzlingen and Basel loop from Basel SBB

9. Canal de Huningue – Grand Canal d'Alsace loop from Basel SBB

10. View of Büren and Lupsingen – Gempen North Trail (Section 1) loop from Basel St. Jakob

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5. Beiligenbrunn Chapel – View of Basel and Roche Towers loop from Basel St. Johann

6. Kembs Dam – Niffer Lock loop from Basel St. Johann

10. View of Büren and Lupsingen – Gempen North Trail (Section 1) loop from Basel St. Jakob