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Basel-Stadt

Basel Cathedral – Barfüsser Square loop from Riehen Niederholz

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Bike touring routes & trails

Switzerland

Nordwestschweiz

Basel-Stadt

Basel Cathedral – Barfüsser Square loop from Riehen Niederholz

Easy

5.0

(2)

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Basel Cathedral – Barfüsser Square loop from Riehen Niederholz

00:56

15.6km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 4.81 km for 75 m

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3.99 km

View of Basel's Old Town and the Rhine from the Wettstein Bridge

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When you ride over the Wettstein Bridge, you have one of the best views of the city, the cathedral and the Rhine. Because the cycle path is separated from the …

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4.09 km

View of Basel Minster and the Grossbasel riverside

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Taken from the Wettstein Bridge.

Unfortunately, the pedestrian path on the Grossbasel side between Mittlerer and Wettstein Bridge is still a long way off.

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4.50 km

Basel Cathedral

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You can visit the tower of the church and enjoy the wonderful view of the whole of Basel.

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5.51 km

Barfüsser Square

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Many an excursion to the city on the Rhine starts from here.
A very popular place, especially during the carnival season.
The Tinguely Fountain is also very close by.

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5.95 km

Basel Art Museum

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New Art Museum, Basel
A new building for the special exhibitions
With an extension opposite the main building, the Kunstmuseum received a third house in spring 2016, the Kunstmuseum Basel …

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