Basel Cathedral – Basel Market Square loop from Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin)

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Basel Cathedral – Basel Market Square loop from Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin)

Moderate

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Basel Cathedral – Basel Market Square loop from Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin)

04:52

18.7km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Train Station

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5.35 km

Spalentor City Gate

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This beautiful building serves as a gateway to Basel's old town.

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6.51 km

Basel Cathedral

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You can visit the tower of the church and enjoy the wonderful view of the whole of Basel.

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6.55 km

Münsterplatz, Basel

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The Münsterplatz is one of the oldest squares in Basel and is located in front of the Basel Minster that gives it its name. The square is lined with many …

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6.72 km

Augustinian Fountain

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The fountain is on the footpath to the cathedral. The people of Basel actually bathe in some fountains in the summer.

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6.79 km

View of the Rhine and the Middle Bridge in Basel

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Fantastically beautiful. Watching ferries, watching people. Magnificent view of the Rhine bridge.

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7.15 km

Basel Market Square

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When you enter the square, the first thing that catches your eye is the colorful city hall. But this place also plays an important role in the everyday life of …

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8.89 km

Middle Bridge (Mittlere Brücke), Basel

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In addition to the great view of the Rhine, the cathedral and both banks of the Rhine, the bridge itself is a beautiful piece of urban architecture.

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9.11 km

Unterer Rheinweg Promenade

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The Lower Rhine Trail leads to the Middle Rhine Bridge, where it is replaced by the Upper Rhine Trail - and vice versa, depending on where you come from.

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