North-South Route, Stage 1/8

National route No. 3, Stage 1: Basel – Aarau

Description

National route: No. 3 (Basel – Chiasso)
Length: 60 km
Ascent • Descent: ↑ 900 m • ↓ 760 m
Lowest point • Highest point: 245 m • 812 m


Fitness level: difficult

National route No. 3: North-South Route: Stages; 1. Basel – Aarau; 2. Aarau – Lucerne; 3. Luzern – Flüelen; 4. Flüelen – Andermatt; 5. Andermatt – Airolo; 6. Airolo – Bellinzona; 7. Bellinzona – Agno; 8. Agno – Chiasso

The Rhine Knee, Liestal and the Ergolz Valley are hives of activity. In marked contrast: the tranquil, charming countryside of the Jura mountains in the Basel region. The journey continues through the hills of the Jura Park, followed by a thrilling descent across the southern heights of the Jura and down to Aarau.