Jura Bike, Stage 1/9

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

Description

National route: No. 3 (Basel – Nyon)
Length: 31 km
Ascent • Descent: ↑ 880 m • ↓ 800 m
Lowest point • Highest point: 276 m • 743 m

Grade: easy
Fitness level: medium

National route No. 3: Jura Bike: Stages; 0. St-Ursanne – Saignelégier; 0. Basel – Laufen; 0. Delémont – St-Ursanne; 0. Le Sentier – Nyon; 0. Laufen – Delémont; 0. Saignelégier – La Chaux-de-Fonds; 0. La Chaux-de-Fonds – Couvet; 0. Ste-Croix – Le Sentier; 0. Couvet – Ste-Croix

The first stage of the Jura Bike route sets off from Basel main station. Through residential areas and across the farmland at Bruderholz, the strenuous section up to the Blaueberg then follows. After stunning views across the Laufen valley comes a rapid descent to Laufen.