Birsfelden Power Plant Island – Mouth of the Ergolz loop from Kaiseraugst

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Birsfelden Power Plant Island – Mouth of the Ergolz loop from Kaiseraugst

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Birsfelden Power Plant Island – Mouth of the Ergolz loop from Kaiseraugst

06:03

23.6km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.62 km

View of Augst Hydroelectric Power Station from the Jubiläumsweg

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The lock clearly shows the use of hydropower

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10.3 km

Birsfelden Power Plant Island

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Small round around the island, lively place on nice days.

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10.5 km

Birsfelden Lock and Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The construction of the power plant opened up the Rhine above Basel for large-scale shipping and enabled the construction of the port facilities in Muttenz and Birsfelden. Initially, one lock …

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11.4 km

Beach and park at Birsköpfli

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The Birs flows into the Rhine at Birsköpfli. In summer, the park is a popular place for swimming; there is a small bistro and public toilets nearby.

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19.7 km

Southernmost Point of Baden-Württemberg

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Just in case someone is looking. There is also a bench and a bit further towards Basel a barbecue area on the Rhine.

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21.0 km

Himmelsliege Kraftwerksblick and Dinkelbergblick

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The Rhine Trail is constantly being expanded and improved. Here, you can rest and enjoy a perfect view of the power plant.

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22.4 km

Augst/Wyhlen Hydroelectric Power Plant and Lock

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Beautiful power station facility that allows crossing the Rhine.

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22.7 km

Mouth of the Ergolz

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An ideal place to observe and identify waterfowl and waterside birds.

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23.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

6.53 km

4.74 km

2.26 km

1.91 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

13.3 km

5.71 km

2.00 km

1.35 km

739 m

574 m

Elevation

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March 9, 2022,🇨🇭🇩🇪 Schleusenrunde

The last quarter of the tour through the industrial area of Grenzach and along paved roads is a bit tedious.

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Birsfelden Power Plant Island – Mouth of the Ergolz loop from Kaiseraugst

View of Augst Hydroelectric Power Station from the Jubiläumsweg

Birsfelden Power Plant Island

Birsfelden Lock and Hydroelectric Power Plant

Beach and park at Birsköpfli

Southernmost Point of Baden-Württemberg

Himmelsliege Kraftwerksblick and Dinkelbergblick

Augst/Wyhlen Hydroelectric Power Plant and Lock

Mouth of the Ergolz

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