Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft
Bezirk Arlesheim
Birsfelden
Birsfelden Lock
Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft
Bezirk Arlesheim
Birsfelden
Birsfelden Lock
Birsfelden Lock
Cycling Highlight
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Tips
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 was sufficient to regulate shipping traffic. In 1979, as demand increased, the second lock basin was inaugurated. 11,000 locks now take place each year, each lasting around 20 minutes.
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•April 28, 2020
Change from one to the other side of the Rhine possible
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Great view of the Rhine and the nearby hydroelectric power station
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