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Old Rhine – Alter Rhein Recreation Area loop from Altach

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Old Rhine – Alter Rhein Recreation Area loop from Altach

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4.4

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Old Rhine – Alter Rhein Recreation Area loop from Altach

01:35

6.24km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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937 m

Water Sculptures in the Old Rhine

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... at the end of the path there is a rope swing for a dip in the water ...

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981 m

View of the Rhine River

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1.01 km

Old Rhine border crossing — Austria–Switzerland

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Beautiful tour along the Swiss/Austrian border along the old natural Rhine

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1.04 km

Narrow Footbridge

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1.61 km

Water swing at the marked tree on the Old Rhine

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Beautiful water swing on a very distinctive tree with half the root looking out of the ground

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1.63 km

Unusual tree in the water

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1.80 km

Old Rhine

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Very nice area for hiking along the old Rhine, where there are always bathing spots 👍

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2.59 km

Alter Rhein Recreation Area

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The dam that separates the old Rhine from its younger counterpart offers a wonderful view of the local recreation area. This is ideal for swimming, cycling or walking.

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6.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.60 km

2.00 km

1.38 km

258 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

1.55 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Old Rhine – Alter Rhein Recreation Area loop from Altach

Water Sculptures in the Old Rhine

View of the Rhine River

Old Rhine border crossing — Austria–Switzerland

Narrow Footbridge

Water swing at the marked tree on the Old Rhine

Unusual tree in the water

Old Rhine

Alter Rhein Recreation Area

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