Dam border crossing – Alter Rhein Nature Park loop from Hohenems

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Dam border crossing – Alter Rhein Nature Park loop from Hohenems

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Dam border crossing – Alter Rhein Nature Park loop from Hohenems

01:53

7.42km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.44 km

Dam border crossing

Highlight • Historical Site

Border crossing on a dam in the middle of the Old Rhine, with historical significance before the 2nd World War (see photo).

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3.64 km

Gasthof Zum Rohr

Highlight • Restaurant

Very good restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere. There are many opportunities for walking, cycling, etc. all around.

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4.07 km

Alter Rhein Nature Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The bathing area Alter Rhein Lustenau is located in the area of the original course of the Rhine stream. Since the Rhine was cut through near Diepoldsau in 1923, the …

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4.13 km

Egyptian Geese at the Lakeside

Highlight • Lake

5.20 km

Alter Rhein Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

beautiful in every season

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5.31 km

Alter Rhein Nature Reserve at Schmitter

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful Aulandschaft, there is also a very small border to Switzerland, called Schmitter.

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6.45 km

Barbecue Area at the Old Rhine

Highlight • Rest Area

Always nice grills all around.

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6.53 km

"Border crossing" on stepping stones in the water

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful for hiking and swimming, nature reserve, and by the way an EU external border

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6.85 km

Alter Rhein

Lake

7.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

3.49 km

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.27 km

1.91 km

946 m

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

9°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

January 6, 2025,Von Hohenems nach Diepoldsau Alter Rhein

Almost a spring hike at 17 degrees. Great atmosphere over the Rhine and in the clouds. Easy bank hike along the old Rhine.

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December 28, 2022,Runde in Dippoldsau mit den Kids

Unfortunately, the battery didn't make it to the car 😄 make a nice, cozy round with a playground unsafe.

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May 11, 2023,11.5.2023 Super die Regenpause genützt am alten Rhein mit Andrea 😀

This May weather, pffff. Actually, something was planned in the mountains, but without a view, the lowlands are the better decision, we found. Finally going together again, Lennie was there too, was very nice today on the old Rhine. It's crazy that we haven't been able to hike together for ages, something always came up. Exchange really only took place …

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