Cyclosportives in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft

The canton of Basel-Landschaft forms an arc around Basel, from the banks of the Rhine to the ridges of the Jura. Liestal, its capital, nestles in the Ergolz valley, from where many small roads lead up to the plateaus. The Birs, further west, opens the way to the Bernese Jura and the canton of Jura 🚴. The road network, dense and lightly trafficked, delights Sunday riders and racers alike, with village cafés always ready to welcome the pelotons.

For a cyclosportive in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, the passes of the Tabular Jura offer an ideal playground. The Oberer Hauenstein pass, an old Roman road, is climbed on a steady gradient. The roads leading to Langenbruck or the Passwang line up bends and open views over the orchards. In spring, the cherry blossom turns every ride into a postcard 🌸. Autumn brings blazing colors and quieter roads, perfect for long endurance rides.

The Finishers cyclosportive calendar does not yet list any event in the canton. In Alsace, the GFNY Grand Ballon starts from Thann on July 11, 2027 for a great day in the Vosges ⛰️. On the shores of Lake Constance, the Bodensee Radmarathon awaits riders in Thal on September 11, 2027. In the Vaud Alps, UCI The Majestics sets off from Villars on July 9, 2027. To widen your search, check out the cyclosportives in Switzerland or the cyclosportives in the canton of Solothurn.

The Passwang, with its summit tunnel, is one of the favorite climbs of Basel cyclists 😄. On the way back, a stop at a farm to enjoy a slice of cherry cake is a must 🍰. Short course or big loop, the Baselbiet is waiting for you, hands on the handlebars! The roads of the Jura are just waiting for your pedal strokes.