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Zurich
Bezirk Bülach
Rafz

Rhine Bend at Rheinau – Rheinau Covered Bridge loop from Rafz

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Bike touring routes & trails
Switzerland
Zurich
Bezirk Bülach
Rafz

Rhine Bend at Rheinau – Rheinau Covered Bridge loop from Rafz

Moderate

4.4

(15)

85

riders

Rhine Bend at Rheinau – Rheinau Covered Bridge loop from Rafz

01:42

27.5km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.4 km for 116 m

After 15.7 km for 116 m

After 16.6 km for 96 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.53 km

Rhine Riverbank Near Rüdlingen

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A picnic with a cool down in the Rhine.

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2

7.61 km

Rhine Bend at Rheinau

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Shortly after its confluence with the Thur, the Rhine forms a magnificent loop in the middle of nature. The river is never as beautiful as when it undulates through the landscapes.

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3

11.0 km

Rhygarte Restaurant

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Ferry to the German side. At the moment (April 20) corona-dependent out of service.

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4

15.6 km

View of Rheinau Monastery Island

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Very nice lookout point with a mega panorama

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5

16.6 km

Rheinau Hill Church

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The Rheinau mountain church was built in 1578 on the site of an older church. From up here you have a beautiful view of the town, the monastery island and the Rhine.

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6

17.3 km

Rheinau Covered Bridge

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The Rheinau Bridge between Rheinau and Altenburg was first mentioned in a papal letter from 1247.

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7

21.8 km

Chapel of Mary Peace

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Small chapel between Lotstetten and Jestetten.

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8

24.6 km

Old canton border post between Rafz and Lotstetten.

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B

27.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

4.37 km

3.52 km

2.58 km

514 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

374 m

185 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

16°C

9°C

98 %

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