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The Rhine Route follows the Alpine river from mountain source to the large Rhine port at Basel. A vastly varied trip through diverse landscapes hewn by the mighty river over the ages.

Diversion, Ermatingen-Triboltingen

The route is being diverted. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.

Description

This route follows the Alpine river from its source to Basel and, as a Euro Cycle Route, in fact right up to the North Sea. In Switzerland – after a chal-lenging initial stage between Andermatt and Disentis – the Rhine Route leads you through a diverse range of landscapes and cultures; past the wild gorge of the Upper Rhine to Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland and then on through the wine-growing region of the Graubünden and the Rhine valley to the largest freshwater delta in Europe which opens into Lake Constance. On the section up to Basel, time and again the enchanting “Waterway” will tempt you to take the plunge into the refreshing waters.

Highlights

  • Oberalp Pass, hike to the source of the Rhine at Tomasee
  • Versam, “Il Spir” viewing platform high above the “Grand Canyon of Switzerland”
  • Jenins, eating and drinking in the Weinstube Alter Torkel
  • Schaffhausen, Munot fortification, the symbol of the city
  • Augst, Roman town of Augusta Raurica

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
Andermatt
Destination
Basel
Direction
One way
Ascent
3500 m
Descent
4700 m
Distance
435 km
Distance on tarred ways
372 km
Distance on natural surface
63 km
Multiday route
10 days
Physical requirements
Medium
Elevation profile
3500Meter ascents
4700Meter descents
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Theme
Along Water, Over a pass, Through a gorge
Category
Adventure, Nature
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/veloland/route2

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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

No. 2
Stages: 9

Distance

435 km

Ascent

3500 m