However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Basel-Landschaft. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: October 3, 2025

Kaltbrunnental Gorge

Nice valley with easy hiking trails. Pleasantly "cool" in summer because a lot lies in the shade of the trees.

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Chaltbrunnental Nature Reserve

Easy hike through the Chaltbrunnental. Pleasantly "cool" in summer, as there are many paths in the shade of the trees.

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Jägerwägli Waterfalls and Trail

You need a good condition to make it up there, but this trail is definitely the best!

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Rütifall Diegten

The paths are easy to walk on, partly steep and slippery due to the dry leaves on the surface, so you should take enough time for this hike. In various …

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Sormatt Waterfall

Beautiful waterfall. A pleasantly cool place, especially in midsummer.

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Wasserflue Waterfall and Bärenloch Cave

A wonderful tour with many highlights that should not be underestimated. It is said that the Bruderloch cave goes several 100 meters into the rock - so please do not …

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Frenke Waterfalls

Magical spot in the woods by the Frenke - perfect for a break or a paddle. An arched stone bridge crosses the river here, and the bubbling waters descend a series of small falls.

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Lower Giessenfall

It's a very nice way to get there from Sonnenau. Lots of shade and also sunny sections. If you want, you can get close to the waterfall with the M-Bike. …

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Kilchberger Giessen Waterfall

Pour kilchberg!

Giessen rünenberg is somewhere else

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Schelmenloch Waterfall

A short detour from Hunter's Path, clear water and a place to relax before continuing.

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