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Alter Rhein Recreation Area – Illspitz Bridge loop from Nendeln

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Alter Rhein Recreation Area – Illspitz Bridge loop from Nendeln

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Alter Rhein Recreation Area – Illspitz Bridge loop from Nendeln

06:05

102km

180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Europaschutzgebiet Bangs-Matschels

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.99 km

Rhine Valley cycle route with mountain views

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Great cycling route with amazing views of the mountains.

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2

13.7 km

Rhine Cycle Path (EV15) on the Swiss Side

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Very good bike path on the crest of the dam, perfect surface, wide, enough space to overtake. There are many road cyclists here. From this side you have a great …

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41.0 km

Röttler

Forest

4

41.4 km

Gaißau Cycle Path

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Very well-developed cycle path

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5

42.5 km

Old Rhine

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Along the old Rhine, the bike path is only a bit next to the highway, but then it's quiet and you drive back to the lake

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6

54.6 km

Old Rhine Pedestrian and Cycle Border Bridge (Austria–Switzerland)

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Cross the bicycle bridge from Austria to Switzerland. Directly in front (A) is a kiosk where you can take another break.

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7

71.2 km

Alter Rhein Recreation Area

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The dam that separates the old Rhine from its younger counterpart offers a wonderful view of the local recreation area. This is ideal for swimming, cycling or walking.

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8

83.1 km

Illspitz Bridge

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The Rhine cycle path crosses the Ill here. On the way you can enjoy the great view of the forest and the river. You cross the Ill in the immediate vicinity. Very nice place to take a short break.

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9

88.3 km

View of Hoher Kasten and the Canal near Rüthi

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Along the canal through Rüthi, simply beautiful! With a view of the Hoher Kasten.

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B

102 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.3 km

33.7 km

13.1 km

12.4 km

912 m

669 m

101 m

Surfaces

82.9 km

11.4 km

7.32 km

582 m

< 100 m

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