Bettingen is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, characterized by its unique geographical features including wooded hills and significant elevation changes. This landscape provides a diverse environment for outdoor activities. The region offers a high proportion of green spaces, with forests and small meadows forming an agricultural and forestry setting. Outdoor enthusiasts can find opportunities for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Bettingen provides a range of…
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Average rating
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4.0
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56
riders
69.8km
06:00
1,010m
1,010m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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11
riders
39.5km
03:24
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
9.44km
00:44
120m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27
riders
48.0km
04:09
740m
740m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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11
riders
36.1km
02:56
410m
410m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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5
riders
25.9km
01:36
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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31.7km
01:53
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
hikers
5.82km
01:33
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.09km
00:50
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
hikers
10.3km
02:46
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
hikers
12.3km
03:17
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
riders
48.9km
02:05
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
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50.9km
02:17
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

13
riders
60.0km
02:56
670m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
52.0km
02:23
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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9
riders
54.7km
04:02
450m
450m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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21.0km
01:26
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
59.1km
03:58
750m
750m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.3km
01:05
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.1km
01:04
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.11km
00:38
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
runners
9.12km
00:58
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bettingen offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, and Jogging. The region's diverse landscape with wooded hills provides suitable terrain for these pursuits. More than 2,600 visitors have explored routes in Bettingen.
Bettingen is known for its mountain biking trails, such as the Chrischona Mountain Bike Jump Section, Ausserbergtrail, Freeride St. Chrischona, and Stägglimaa Trail. These trails navigate the region's wooded hills. For more options, consult the MTB Trails around Bettingen guide.
Yes, Bettingen offers diverse hiking opportunities. A notable route is the Ruschbach Valley Trail, which features footbridges, stairs, and small bridges following a stream to a waterfall. For additional hiking options, refer to the Hiking around Bettingen guide.
Bettingen provides suitable conditions for both road and touring cycling. Routes like the "View of Basel – Forest Trail in Basel-Stadt loop from Riehen" are available. Cyclists can also find paths that extend across borders. More routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Bettingen and Cycling around Bettingen guides.
Bettingen offers various outdoor activities that can be enjoyed by families. The region's diverse trails and green spaces provide opportunities for less strenuous hikes or bike rides. Specific family-friendly routes can be found within the available komoot guides for hiking and cycling.
St. Chrischona is the highest point in the canton of Basel-Stadt, reaching 522 meters above sea level. It offers expansive views of the Jura mountains and the Alps. The St. Chrischona Television Tower, Switzerland's tallest freestanding building, is also located here.
The provided information does not specify any permit requirements for mountain biking in Bettingen. It is advisable to check local regulations or official municipality websites for the most current information regarding trail access and permits.
Routes in Bettingen have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 2,600 visitors who have explored the region's trails and tours.
Komoot offers several guides for Bettingen, including MTB Trails around Bettingen, Road Cycling Routes around Bettingen, Hiking around Bettingen, Cycling around Bettingen, and Running Trails around Bettingen.
The official website for the municipality of Bettingen is gemeinde.bettingen.ch. The phone number for the Gemeinde Bettingen is +41 61 267 00 99.
Bettingen is characterized by wooded hills, significant elevation changes, and a high proportion of green spaces. Notable features include the Ruschbach Valley with its stream and waterfall, and the nearby Wiese Landscape Park, which encompasses forests and meadows.

