Basel

Kannenfeldpark offers a short leafy run west of the center. For more distance, follow the Wiese through Lange Erlen or the Birs beside the Brüglingen gardens.

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Kannenfeldpark · two laps

St. Johann & western Basel

2.6 km Loop

Lange Erlen & Wiese

Badischer Bahnhof & Riehen

6.6 km Out & back

Birs · St. Jakob to Brüglingen

St. Jakob & southern Basel

3.0 km Out & back

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Where to run in Basel

Kannenfeldpark · two laps

Tree-lined paths and open lawns suit a short run away from the riverside crowds.

Approx. distance2.6 km

Underfoot

Park paths, paved and unpaved

Start here

Public southern park entrance by Burgfelderstrasse.

Run two laps of the public park paths around the lawns, returning each time to the southern entrance.

Getting there

Take a tram toward Kannenfeldplatz and walk to the park entrance.

Before you go

Give families and dogs space at the playgrounds. Check posted gate hours and avoid the play areas themselves. The route includes steps; walk these sections.

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Lange Erlen & Wiese

The Wiese corridor brings open water and woodland beyond the central embankments.

Approx. distance6.6 km

Underfoot

Gravel and compacted paths

Start here

Public Wiese-side path near Tierpark Lange Erlen.

Follow the mapped route along the Wiese paths toward Riehen to the turnaround marked on the map, then return the same way.

Getting there

Walk from Badischer Bahnhof toward Lange Erlen and the Wiese.

Before you go

Stay outside animal enclosures and use pedestrian sections of shared paths. Woodland paths can be muddy.

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Birs · St. Jakob to Brüglingen

A shorter river outing near the stadium district and Brüglingen green space.

Approx. distance3.0 km

Underfoot

Park paths, paved and unpaved

Start here

Public Birs-side path near St. Jakob bridge.

Follow the mapped route along the Birs paths beside Brüglingen to the turnaround marked on the map, then return the same way.

Getting there

Walk from the St. Jakob tram stop toward the river.

Before you go

Stadium events can crowd the approach. River paths may close after high water; respect local barriers.

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More places to run

Schützenmattpark

A compact western park for easy laps, close to neighborhood cafés.

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Erlenmattpark

Open modern parkland north of Badischer Bahnhof, suited to a short warm-up.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 17, 2026