Old Rhine Bridge, Rheinfelden – Rütihard Covered Bridge loop from Wyhlen

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Old Rhine Bridge, Rheinfelden – Rütihard Covered Bridge loop from Wyhlen

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Old Rhine Bridge, Rheinfelden – Rütihard Covered Bridge loop from Wyhlen

02:18

39.3km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.11 km

Herten

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Nice corner for cycling

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8.53 km

Rhine Bridge "Border crossing between the two Rheinfelden"
The old Rhine Bridge is a Rhine and border crossing between the two Rheinfelden. Crossing is only permitted for pedestrians, bicycles, mopeds, taxis and the local bus.
From the ferry to the bridge.
There was already a ferry in the area of today's bridge during Roman rule. The Zähringers, who expanded the market town of Rheinfelden into a town, also had a ferry connection across the Rhine. It ensured the connection to the road to the Zähringen possessions in Breisgau.
The first bridge was probably built in the second half of the 12th century, because in 1198 a citizen of Rheinfelden was referred to in a document as Heinricus de Ponte (Heinrich von der Brücke). It was therefore the oldest bridge between Constance and Strasbourg, even before the middle bridge in Basel, which was built in 1225.
Pedestrian bridge.
Except for taxis and the local bus, cars are no longer allowed to use the bridge. The crossing over the Rhine and the entire old town is reserved for bicycles at walking pace and pedestrians.
The Rhine bridge offers a wonderful view of the old town facades and the Park Hotel on the Rhine.
Text / Source: Tourism Rheinfelden, City Office, Rheinfelden
tourismus-rheinfelden.ch/de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/rheinbruecke

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8.59 km

Rheinfelden Old Town, Switzerland

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Rheinfelden - The oldest Zähringer town in Switzerland
The town with great memories! The oldest Zähringer town in Switzerland is located directly on the quietly flowing Rhine. The historic old town enchants with large and small sights, open splendor and hidden gems.
Well-preserved remains of the former ring wall with the Messerturm, the Storchennestturm and the Obertorturm still surround parts of the old town today. The narrow streets with their picturesque corners and their meaningful names such as Rumpelgasse, Futtergasse, Kuttelgasse and Geissgasse will surprise you.
A tour of Rheinfelden - where should you start with all the large and small sights, the open splendor and the hidden gems that the Rheinfelden old town has to offer? A good starting point is the town hall, centrally located on Marktgasse, with its massive tower. The town hall has a magnificent baroque façade and a very beautiful inner courtyard.
Stroll up Marktgasse and turn left at Albrechtsplatz to the Johanniter Chapel. Go through the small gate to the banks of the Rhine, which suddenly flows majestically in front of you, look downstream at the city skyline and see for yourself: the builders of this beautiful city had taste!
Text / Source: Aargau Tourismus AG, Laurstrasse 10, 5200 Brugg
aargautourismus.ch/erleben/historische-altstaedte/rheinfelden-1

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15.0 km

Where the Ergolz meets the Rhine

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From a bridge you have a wonderful view of the Ergolz River, which flows into the Rhine.

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20.7 km

Muttenz–Pratteln Cycle Path

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This cycle path that runs along the railway line is perfect. The surface is impeccable. It feels like you're gliding along without making any noise. Even the trains are discreet.

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24.9 km

Rütihard Covered Bridge

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Covered wooden bridge, pedestrian and cycle path bridge.

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25.3 km

Dinosaur sculpture in the Green 80

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A worthwhile visit

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29.5 km

Letziturm (City Wall Tower)

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Part of the old city wall

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30.0 km

Schöneck-Brunnen

Lake

39.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

7.85 km

6.14 km

1.54 km

908 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

993 m

423 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

10°C

4°C

77 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 6, 2024,E Liegeradtour Basel

Back to Basel. From Rheinfelden we went a little way along the German wine route to Basel on the German side. We enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere on the banks of the Rhine. Then we went towards Muttenu Pratteln and back to Rheinfelden.

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September 19, 2024,Rikschafahrt mit Margherita

… when the weather is nice, I drive with Margherita to the Café Grenzenlos with a few breaks … 🥹

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May 13, 2026,Suche nach an Auffahrt geöffneten Restaurants

… open restaurants on the ascent:
Restaurant Schiff
Salinenstrasse 2
4313 Möhlin
+41 61 851 11 29
schiffmoehlin.ch

Restaurant Salmeck
Rheinstrasse 1
4302 Augst
+41 61 811 10 28

Tertianum Salmenpark
Baslerstrasse 2
4310 Rheinfelden
Schweiz
+41 61 525 02 40

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January 4, 2023,Versorgungstour

The day after tomorrow is Epiphany (cake) day - we need supplies for our bakery - so I don't have to think about a destination - Graf Mühle Maisprach

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