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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Rheintal
Au (SG)

View of Illspitz – Illspitz mouth of the Rhine loop from Au SG

Routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Rheintal
Au (SG)

View of Illspitz – Illspitz mouth of the Rhine loop from Au SG

Moderate

4.5

(13)

92

riders

View of Illspitz – Illspitz mouth of the Rhine loop from Au SG

03:26

71.1km

110m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Europaschutzgebiet Bangs-Matschels

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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22.0 km

View of Illspitz

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This is where the Ill flows into the Rhine, just before there is a large weir.

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2

22.3 km

Illspitz mouth of the Rhine

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The Ill River flows directly into the Alpine Rhine at the so-called Illspitz – a popular meeting place for cyclists and walkers who enjoy cooling off in the water or …

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3

22.7 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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4

23.2 km

View of the Rhine Valley

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5

24.6 km

Rhine Cycle Path (Austrian Side)

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Compared to the CH side, the A side is much quieter (you can't hear the motorway as loudly there).

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6

30.5 km

Great cycling route with amazing views of the mountains.

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7

39.3 km

Rhein River Pathway

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Great bike route towards the Alps along the Rhine.

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8

47.1 km

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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63.0 km

Tannewäldli

Forest

B

71.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.1 km

9.21 km

4.00 km

2.54 km

282 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

20.5 km

17.7 km

372 m

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Sunday 4 October

21°C

12°C

72 %

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