Barrage near Märkt – Grand Canal d'Alsace loop from Basel Badischer Bahnhof

Switzerland

Nordwestschweiz

Basel-Stadt

Barrage near Märkt – Grand Canal d'Alsace loop from Basel Badischer Bahnhof

Easy

4.6

(97)

304

riders

Barrage near Märkt – Grand Canal d'Alsace loop from Basel Badischer Bahnhof

01:29

31.3km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle de la petite Camargue alsacienne

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.46 km

Three-Country Bridge (Passerelle des Trois Pays)

Highlight • Bridge

The three-country bridge (French Passerelle des Trois Pays), still called the Passerelle over the Rhine in the planning and construction phase, is the longest arched bridge for cyclists and pedestrians …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.51 km

View of the Dreiländereck from the Three Countries Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view of all 3 countries

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.97 km

Barrage near Märkt

Highlight • Structure

From here you have a brilliant view of the old Rhine and the Kembs hydropower station.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.61 km

Grand Canal d'Alsace

Highlight • Other

The cycle path next to the Grand Canal d'Alsace offering a scenic and enjoyable experience. Stretching along the canal, it offers a peaceful setting. The path is well maintained and …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.1 km

Kembs Locks

Highlight • Structure

Very large lock built by Le Corbusier in the 1960s. It is located at the junction of the Rhine and the Rhône and allows boats to pass from one river to the other. Impressive!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.9 km

EDF Kembs Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

Impressive run-of-river power plant in Kembs.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraftwerk_Kembs

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.6 km

Canal Path in the Réserve Naturelle de la Petite Camargue Alsacienne

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Dieser wunderschöne Abschnitt am Kanal entlang ist auch mit dem Rennrad sehr gut zu befahren.
This part along the canal is even ready for racing bikes, thanks to the good quality of the road.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

18.6 km

Réserve naturelle de la petite Camargue alsacienne

Nature Reserve

23.2 km

Canal de Huningue

Highlight • River

A lovely, calm and secluded canal which is bordered by a good gravel cycle path.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

31.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

7.58 km

6.26 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

1.58 km

276 m

258 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Sunday 25 October

14°C

6°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

December 22, 2022,gravel n’ shopping 😉

🤨Fighting the elements...
Bought waterproof shoes and a windbreaker in the bike shop. Peter must have misunderstood something and the blue sky suddenly turned grey🤬
I think a little dribble is still possible, but I find the gusty headwind really nasty, so now it's time to hold on to the handlebars. From direction 🇫🇷 dark clouds are moving over, light …

Showing Translation

June 30, 2024,beach ‘n gravel🏖

How the wind always magically blows from the front🧐🤨 But at least the temperature wasn't too warm, just pleasant.
But we discovered a magical little mini beach, cool😍

Showing Translation