Gelterkinden, a municipality in the canton of Basel-Country, Switzerland, features diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor activities. The region is characterized by a mix of forests, orchards, and elevated areas that provide varied terrain for exploration. These natural features support several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and more.
The Gelterkinden region offers more than 100 routes across several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and more. More than 5,000…
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4.9
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620
riders
12.4km
01:17
390m
390m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.2
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74
riders
36.6km
02:53
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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72
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.2
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63
riders
27.4km
02:30
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(16)
252
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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141
riders
38.6km
01:54
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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117
riders
40.3km
02:03
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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94
riders
43.9km
02:30
970m
970m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
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201
riders
37.4km
02:17
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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144
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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90
riders
38.0km
02:30
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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68
riders
22.2km
01:26
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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85
hikers
6.81km
01:54
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
hikers
11.5km
03:19
280m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
hikers
8.61km
02:27
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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14
hikers
7.87km
02:32
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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43
runners
18.3km
01:54
100m
100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41
runners
7.07km
00:47
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

28
runners
8.76km
00:57
90m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
16.0km
01:46
290m
290m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
riders
28.3km
01:57
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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29
riders
45.0km
03:03
850m
850m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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12
riders
22.9km
01:28
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Gelterkinden offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes with forests, orchards, and elevated areas. More than 170 routes are available across these sports.
Gelterkinden is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 5,900 visitors having explored its routes. The 178 available routes have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars from over 700 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Gelterkinden offers a network of hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Notable routes include the "Walderlebnis Gelterkinden," a circular hike focused on the local forest, and the Baselbieter Chirsiweg, which passes through cherry orchards. Hikers can also discover the Giessen waterfall and two nature reserves. For more details, explore the Hiking around Gelterkinden guide.
Yes, Gelterkinden provides numerous touring cycling routes with varied terrain, including paved surfaces. Options range from moderate rides like the "Schloss Ebenrain – Liestal Old Town loop" to more challenging routes. There are 41 touring cycling routes available. For more information, consult the Cycling around Gelterkinden guide.
Gelterkinden features mountain biking trails with varied terrain, including unpaved segments suitable for off-road cycling. There are 41 dedicated mountain biking routes and 13 easy mountain biking routes. The region's forests and elevated areas provide diverse challenges and scenic views. Discover more in the MTB Trails around Gelterkinden guide.
The Gelterkinden region offers routes suitable for families, particularly hiking trails like the "Walderlebnis Gelterkinden" which provides an educational experience in the forest. Many cycling routes also cater to various skill levels, including easier options. It is advisable to check individual route descriptions for specific difficulty and suitability for children.
Gelterkinden's landscape includes extensive forests, cherry orchards, and elevated areas like the Farnsberg, which offers expansive views towards the Alps and the Table Jura. Other natural highlights include the Giessen waterfall and two nature reserves. The region also features various viewpoints and trails.
Spring is a particularly beautiful time to visit Gelterkinden, especially for hiking or cycling through the orchards when the cherry trees are in bloom. The diverse landscape supports outdoor activities throughout much of the year, with specific conditions varying by season and sport.
Komoot offers several guides for Gelterkinden to help plan your adventures. These include Cycling around Gelterkinden, MTB Trails around Gelterkinden, and Hiking around Gelterkinden. Guides for Road Cycling, Running, and Gravel biking are also available.
For official inquiries regarding Gelterkinden, the municipal administration can be reached via their official website or by phone. The official website is www.gelterkinden.ch. The phone number for the Gemeindeverwaltung is +41 61 985 22 22.
Yes, Gelterkinden offers road cycling routes primarily on paved surfaces. The region's varied topography provides options for different fitness levels, including routes with significant elevation gains. There are 13 dedicated road cycling routes. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Gelterkinden guide.
Cycling routes in Gelterkinden feature varied elevation profiles due to the region's elevated areas. Some routes, like the "View of the Farnsberg – View from Buuseregg loop," require very good fitness due to significant elevation gains. Other routes offer more moderate climbs and descents, catering to a range of abilities.

