Scenic Hikes from Liestal by Public Transport

Discover a diverse range of hikes easily accessible from Liestal by public transport. From the gentle hills of Reigoldswil to the rugged Jura mountains, these trails offer something for every hiker. Explore gorges, forests, and panoramic viewpoints with routes that showcase the best of the region's natural beauty.

The following hikes are sorted by travel time from Liestal, making it easy to plan your next adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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ViaSurprise, Stage 2/6

Minimum travel time: 17m to Seewen SO, Herrenmatt

Past the Baslerweiher (Basel Pond), the route leads over gentle hills to Reigoldswil, a village long known for its tradition of silk ribbon weaving. Shorten the ascent to the Wasserfallen by catching a ride in a cableway gondola.

12.0km

660m

280m

3h 45m

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	Seewen SO, Herrenmatt

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Tüfelsschlucht-Belchen-Weg

Minimum travel time: 18m to Olten, Bahnhof

This interesting hike leads past unique and unspoilt scenery typical to the Jura region with its gorges, woods, meadows and rocky faces. Following far-reaching views seen from the Belchenflue and decent through woods and meadows, Olten invites you to stop for a pause along the River Aare.

17.0km

800m

840m

5h 0m

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Aargauer Weg, Stage 2/6

Minimum travel time: 27m to Aarau, Bahnhof

The trail leads up and down over the foothills of the Aargau Jura Park to Aarau, the town of beautiful gables. On the way there: woodlands, fields and several lookout points with views across the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and into Germany.

19.0km

880m

900m

5h 50m

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Dreiland-Wanderweg, Stage 2/3

Minimum travel time: 35m to Riehen, Hörnli Grenze

Affording panoramic views of Basel, the path leads over the hills of St. Chrischona and Obertüllingen and through wine-growing areas alternating between unspoilt landscapes. Next: the village of Ötlingen with its 16th and 17th century buildings and the wine-growing village of Haltingen, surrounded by the marshalling yard and Leopoldshöhe.

19.0km

620m

5h 15m

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Jura Crest Trail, Stage 3/16

Minimum travel time: 44m to Hauenstein, Löwen

Get to know five passes: Staffelegg, Bänkerjoch, Salhöhe, Schafmatt and lastly the Untere Hauenstein. In between, lots of woodland, many pastures and the rugged Geissfluh vantage point on the border of Baselland.

20.0km

900m

860m

6h 0m

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ViaSurprise, Stage 3/6

Minimum travel time: 45m to Wasserfallen

You will reach the culminating point of this hike, the Hohe Winde, via the Vogelberg and the third Jura chain. It reveals stunning views towards Thal Nature Park, the Alps, Vosges Mountains and Black Forest, until the trail winds its way back into the valley to the charming Beinwil Abbey.

17.0km

740m

1100m

5h 15m

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Weissenstein-Passwang-Weg, Stage 1/2

Minimum travel time: 51m to Solothurn, Hauptbahnhof

This trail begins in Solothurn and takes you through the mystical Verenaschlucht (Verena Gorge) and up to the Weissenstein with its traditional spa hotel and breathtaking panoramic views. The trail then descends steeply down into Thal and on to Welschenrohr.

14.0km

900m

660m

5h 0m

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Jura Crest Trail, Stage 2/16

Minimum travel time: 51m to Brugg AG, Bahnhof/Campus

After crossing Brugg's old town, the first uphill stretch to the Vier Linden country guesthouse embedded in the Jurapark, and via the forest to the ancient as well as legendary Linner Linde (linden tree). On uphill through shady forests to the Schenkenberg ruins, seen from afar, and on to Staffelegg.

17.0km

620m

340m

4h 40m

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Grenzpfad Napfbergland, Stage 2/6

Minimum travel time: 1h 4m to Huttwil, Bahnhof

From Huttwil, the hike leads to the highest vantage point between the Emmental and Entlebuch. In the typical landscape of the Napf region, one hill follows another, often with a single tree on top. From the hillcrest, the views extend to the Jura chain, the Bernese and Central Swiss Alps.

20.0km

1300m

520m

6h 35m

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Gürbetaler Höhenweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 7m to Kehrsatz

A perfect 18 km hike along the Gürbetaler Höhenweg Path close to the city of Berne, leading along the Längenberg and Gürbetal valley. An ideal hike for those who enjoy views of the distant Alps and have a cultural interest in farmhouses.

18.0km

720m

740m

5h 20m

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