Bruderholz Water Tower – Wild swimming spot on the River Birs loop from Basel SBB

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Bruderholz Water Tower – Wild swimming spot on the River Birs loop from Basel SBB

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4.3

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Bruderholz Water Tower – Wild swimming spot on the River Birs loop from Basel SBB

04:31

17.2km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.99 km

Bruderholz Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

The area around the water tower with its meadows full of flowers, especially in early summer, is one of the most beautiful green retreats in Basel.

The tower offers a …

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4.68 km

Predigerhof Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A nice stain for the thirst in between

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7.88 km

Wild swimming spot on the River Birs

Highlight • River

Beautifully landscaped paths

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7.96 km

Birs River

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10.2 km

Däntsche

Forest

11.1 km

Rütihard Covered Bridge

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Covered wooden bridge, pedestrian and cycle path bridge.

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12.1 km

Seegarten Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Is also nice in the evening

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12.6 km

Green Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Superbly laid out

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13.0 km

Viewpoint

13.3 km

Birs Riverside Walk

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It's just nice there. It looks very natural.

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.35 km

1.26 km

878 m

652 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

3.94 km

3.31 km

2.74 km

1.67 km

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 23 October

11°C

7°C

69 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Bruderholz Water Tower – Wild swimming spot on the River Birs loop from Basel SBB

Bruderholz Water Tower

Predigerhof Restaurant

Wild swimming spot on the River Birs

Birs River

Rütihard Covered Bridge

Seegarten Restaurant

Green Park

Birs Riverside Walk

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