Basel Market Square – Basel Cathedral loop from Basel SBB

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Basel Market Square – Basel Cathedral loop from Basel SBB

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Basel Market Square – Basel Cathedral loop from Basel SBB

01:26

5.43km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.03 km

Barfüsser Square

Highlight • Settlement

Many an excursion to the city on the Rhine starts from here.
A very popular place, especially during the carnival season.
The Tinguely Fountain is also very close by.

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1.61 km

Basel Market Square

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3.42 km

Basel Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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3.46 km

Münsterplatz, Basel

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3.60 km

Augustinergasse (Basel)

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The building dates from the 17th century and is located in the historic old town.
Today it houses the Bartels Fondation, which is dedicated to promoting contemporary art.

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3.64 km

Augustinian Fountain

Highlight • Monument

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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3.71 km

View of the Rhine and the Middle Bridge in Basel

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3.82 km

Sevogel Fountain on Martinskirchplatz

Highlight • Monument

The figure was created by Hans Tobel around 1546. The designation "Sevogelbrunnen" is used incorrectly; the figure does not represent Captain Henman Sevogel.

More information here: altbasel.ch/fussnoten/brunnen_sevogelbrunnen.html

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5.43 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

1.48 km

968 m

433 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

25°C

9°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

August 1, 2026,Durch Basels Altstadt 🇨🇭🤩 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏼☀️

Today we took a trip to the beautiful old town of Basel.

Conclusion: Dreamlike 🤩

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April 26, 2026,Basel Stadttour

Thanks @Thorsten 🚴‍♂️🥾⛰🍻, for having made them for me 4 years ago and today I was able to admire Basel again going up and down, this time in flip-flops...

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