The kids were busy with friends today, so Mat and I rented our mobility car and took a drive to do some hiking. We didn't go far - just about 20 minutes away from our house and still part of the Baselland Canton.
Our first stop was the town of Nenzlingen where the Riccola herb gardens are located. We were able to park right in town, for free and hike easily to the gardens (about 15 minute walk). The gardens are beautiful and surrounded by the Jura mountains. I have been here a few times with my Basel Walkers group and it never disappoints.
We spent some time hiking the area and then exploring the Riccola Herb garden itself.
After the Herb garden, we got back in the car and drove a little further to Pfeffingen where the Pfeffingen Castle Ruins are located. Again - we were able to find free parking very close to the bottom of the hill leading up to the castle and then walk. This hike was a bit more difficult as it is up hill. The beginning is pretty steep, but as you near the Ruins, it levels out a bit.
The view from the Ruins was spectacular. We spent time exploring them (this is a free activity) and enjoying the view into the heart of Basel from the top. You can, of course, see Roche tower from here as well. Always gives us a giggle.
It was a great way to spend the afternoon
Our first stop was the town of Nenzlingen where the Riccola herb gardens are located. We were able to park right in town, for free and hike easily to the gardens (about 15 minute walk). The gardens are beautiful and surrounded by the Jura mountains. I have been here a few times with my Basel Walkers group and it never disappoints.
We spent some time hiking the area and then exploring the Riccola Herb garden itself.
On our way to the Riccola fields
Riccola Herb Garden. It is free to walk around
After the Herb garden, we got back in the car and drove a little further to Pfeffingen where the Pfeffingen Castle Ruins are located. Again - we were able to find free parking very close to the bottom of the hill leading up to the castle and then walk. This hike was a bit more difficult as it is up hill. The beginning is pretty steep, but as you near the Ruins, it levels out a bit.
The view from the Ruins was spectacular. We spent time exploring them (this is a free activity) and enjoying the view into the heart of Basel from the top. You can, of course, see Roche tower from here as well. Always gives us a giggle.
On our way to the castle ruins
Pfeffingen Ruins. Originally build in the early 1200s
You can see Roche tower in the distance
There was a school at the bottom of the hill. Built in the 1700s
These are all over Basel. They are places for Bees
It was a great way to spend the afternoon
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