Wandern in der Stadt Basel

Urban Hiking Paradise Basel

Hiking in the city of Basel - is that possible? It is not only possible, but it works very well! You never have to pack a backpack, study timetables, or worry about weather forecasts - in Basel, public transport and food options are always nearby. These are the practical advantages of urban hiking. The pleasure comes with exploration. The 17 suggested routes - 16 on foot and one in swimwear - invite you to discover the many faces of Basel: for example, a puzzle hike through the old town, a one- to two-day circuit of the canton, a "Chemistry Hike," or tours along Basel's art and architecture highlights. Excursions to southern Baden, including a wine hike to Ötlingen and into Alsace - Petite Camargue, the "primeval forest on the Rhine" - also make Basel's neighboring regions in the tri-border area accessible. What has emerged is a mix of a hiking book, city guide, and history book.