Arlesheim Cathedral – Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden loop from Arlesheim

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Arlesheim Cathedral – Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden loop from Arlesheim

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(80)

301

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Arlesheim Cathedral – Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden loop from Arlesheim

01:46

6.16km

150m

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: August 6, 2026

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247 m

Arlesheim Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral is located in the middle of Arlesheim

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4.10 km

Lower Pond

Highlight • Lake

There are three ponds in the Ermirage, all of which were artificially created in the Middle Ages.

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4.24 km

View of the Birs Valley from the rock formation

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great vantage point with camouflaged access

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4.28 km

Hiking trail from Ermitage Park to Birseck Castle

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4.59 km

Ermitage Caves and Waterfall

Highlight • Cave

There you can be one with nature and rock

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4.81 km

Birseck Castle

Highlight • Castle

Unfortunately, the castle is closed in winter, so be sure to check the opening times on the website!
Open for viewing from Easter to October 31 on Wednesdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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5.14 km

Ermitage Arlesheim Landscape Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is the largest English landscaped garden in Switzerland. There is a lot to see there: Birseck Castle, small caves, small lakes and various wild places baptized with romantic names.

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5.40 km

View of Birseck Castle

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Arlesheim offers four castles and ruins from the Middle Ages. The somewhat hidden Reichenstein Castle and the somewhat larger Spornburg Castle Birseck as a landmark of the place, which represents …

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