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Rhine Bend at Rheinau – Rheinau Covered Bridge loop from Rafz

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Rhine Bend at Rheinau – Rheinau Covered Bridge loop from Rafz

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Rhine Bend at Rheinau – Rheinau Covered Bridge loop from Rafz

01:39

27.1km

210m

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: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.2 km for 96 m

Waypoints

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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

9.30 km

View of the River Thur

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Very nice corner for cycling

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4

9.32 km

Thur Bridge

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An anecdote about the Elliker Bridge: During the Second World War, the bridges near the border were charged with explosive charges. Fortunately, there was no need to actually trigger them. …

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5

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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6

16.1 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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7

16.8 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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8

21.3 km

Chapel of Mary Peace

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Small chapel between Lotstetten and Jestetten.

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B

27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

4.19 km

3.52 km

2.34 km

514 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

374 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Friday 22 May

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