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Nordwestschweiz

Basel-Landschaft

Bezirk Arlesheim

Birsfelden Power Plant Island loop from Birsfelden

Hiking trails & Routes

Nordwestschweiz

Basel-Landschaft

Bezirk Arlesheim

Birsfelden Power Plant Island loop from Birsfelden

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Birsfelden Power Plant Island loop from Birsfelden

01:41

6.55km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.32 km

Beach and park at Birsköpfli

Highlight • Beach

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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2

2.83 km

Kraftwerk Birsfelden Information Board

Highlight • Monument

3

2.86 km

Birsfelden Lock and Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Structure

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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4

3.15 km

Birsfelden Power Plant Island

Highlight • Structure

Small round around the island, lively place on nice days.

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5

3.57 km

View of Birsfelden Harbor and Lock Entrance

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's always nice to do a lap on the power plant island. It has a magnificent view of the Rhine. In addition to the lock entrance is the birsfelder harbor in the immediate vicinity.

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6

4.44 km

Birsfelden Hydropower Plant and Lock

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

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

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7

4.74 km

Fish Ladder at Birsfelden Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Structure

you can easily watch the birds hunting for fish - nice first view of the Rhine and Basel

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6.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

1.81 km

1.12 km

528 m

209 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.15 km

118 m

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