Basel-City, Switzerland
Hiking trails near Basel
148 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 50 km of Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 2.8k km. The average route is 18.8 km with 448 m (1,470 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 148
- Trails
- 50 km
- Search radius
- 11
- Easy routes
- 3.3 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 11 easy (7%), 84 moderate (57%) and 53 hard or expert (36%). 6 routes (4%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (25), castle and ruins (24), wildlife watching (4), pilgrimage route (3). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,576 m (5,171 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. European long distance path E4 - part Switzerland, Interregio-Wanderweg, Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2) currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
20.4 km
Jura Crest TrailCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
601 m
Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2)6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European long distance path E4 - part Switzerland | 424 km | 6,393 m | 110 hr | Point to point |
| Interregio-Wanderweg | 50.8 km | 1,535 m | 13 hr | Point to point |
| Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2) | 101 km | 601 m | 24 hr | Point to point |
| Westweg (Östliche Variante) | 92.7 km | 2,285 m | 25 hr | Point to point |
| Jura Crest Trail | 24.0 km | 1,288 m | 7 hr 12 min | Point to point |
| Jura Crest Trail | 20.4 km | 1,228 m | 6 hr 15 min | Point to point |
Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
Guides around Basel
- Moderate Hiking Trails near Basel84
- Hiking Trails Under 10 km near Basel82
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Basel68
- Hard Hiking Trails near Basel53
- Hiking Trails Over 20 km near Basel27
- Best Mountain Hikes near Basel25
- Best Castle Hikes near Basel24
- Best Long-Distance Hikes near Basel12
- Easy Hiking Trails near Basel11
- Family-Friendly Hikes near Basel11
Frequently asked questions
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How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
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Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
Read article →Planning your day
Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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