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Intro

This circular hike starts in Stein am Rhein and initially follows the left bank of the Rhine via the former Wagenhausen Priory to Heimishofen railway bridge, built in 1875. Hikers return on the opposite bank to the small mediaeval town of Stein am Rhein with its nostalgic ambience.

Description

The old town of Stein am Rhein features painted facades and half-timbered houses. This area and the Rhine Quay are wonderful places for a stroll at the start or end of the circular riverbank route.

Visitors enjoy unique views of the river's course throughout the hike. The awesome Hohenklingen Castle towers high above the waters (this is another excursion tip: it can be reached on foot or by car).

The idyllic church of Wagenhausen Priory is located directly on the bank of the Rhine. It is popular for weddings, and its bell – one of the oldest still working in Switzerland – bears the date of 1291, the year when the Confederation was founded.

The modern Rhine bridge affords a stunning panorama of the river and the historic iron structure of the old railway bridge (now a railway museum).

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Stein am Rhein
Direction
Round trip
Ascent
110 m
Descent
110 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
1 h 50 min
Duration back
1 h 50 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
January - December
Elevation profile
110Meter ascents
110Meter descents
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Theme
Along Water
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
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Map

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Contact

Procap Reisen & Sport
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600  Olten

Phone  +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
procap.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 905

Distance

7 km

Duration

1 h 50 min

Ascent

110 m

Travel information: Stein am Rhein