Ultra-Trails in the canton of Basel-Landschaft

Nestled in the foothills of the Jura, the canton of Basel-Landschaft strings together valleys, plateaus and wooded ridges from north to south. Liestal is its administrative heart, but the soul of the canton lies in its farming villages and beech forests. The border ridges with Solothurn offer long lines of trails 🏞️. The views over the Black Forest and, on clear days, the Bernese Alps reward every climb.

Preparing for an ultra-trail in the canton of Basel-Landschaft means taking advantage of a very dense network of marked trails. The Jura Crest Trail passes nearby, ideal for stacking up hours on both runnable and technical paths. The links between the Wasserfallen, the Hinteri Egg and the cliffs of the Laufental let you put together full-day outings. In summer, village fountains fill your flasks, and the mild nights invite headlamp runs 🔦. Regional train stations, found in almost every valley, also make it easy to cross the canton from one end to the other.

The Finishers ultra-trail calendar has no race in the canton, but several events are within reach by train. In the Jura, Les Courses du Mont-Terrible offers a long-distance race starting from Porrentruy on April 11, 2027. In Alsace, the Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB® starts from Colmar on May 14, 2027 🏔️. The Marathon du Grand Ballon takes place in Oderen on July 17, 2027. Also check out the ultra-trails in Switzerland and the ultra-trails in the canton of Jura.

Founded by the Romans, the colony of Augusta Raurica was already home to thousands of inhabitants two thousand years ago 🏺. The legionaries covered distances that would make many ultra-runners pale. Whether it's your first 80 km or a big multi-day loop, your adventure can begin on the ridges of the Baselbiet 🙂. Remember to tame long distances gradually, your body will thank you.