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View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Istein Rapids loop from Rosenau

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View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Istein Rapids loop from Rosenau

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View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Istein Rapids loop from Rosenau

02:55

10.6km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Isteiner Klotz

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Parking

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149 m

View of the Isteiner Schwellen

Highlight • River

Nice place to cool off on hot days. There is always something going on here.

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236 m

Istein Rapids

Highlight • River

The Isteiner thresholds are some natural rapids. In between there are beautiful gravel banks and beaches that invite you to take a bath break. But even if you do not …

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4.77 km

Grill Area With Panoramic View of the Rhine Valley

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Groups must register in advance, further information and the phone number can be found in the photo.
There is a very nice view on site.

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6.02 km

Isteiner Klotz

Nature Reserve

6.90 km

Vitus Chapel at the Isteiner Klotz

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful little city with many vineyards. There is a church in the rock from which you have a great panorama view.

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7.01 km

Isteiner Klotz viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the border triangle with Basel in the background. Some educational boards tell you about the surrounding area and viticulture.

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7.81 km

Isteiner Klotz and the St. Vitus Chapel

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The Isteiner Klotz rises about 150 meters above the Rheinauen and forms a steep cliff at its western end. The Saint Vitus Chapel was built in a rock niche.

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8.04 km

Isteiner Klotz: Rock Formation and Chapel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive, striking rock formations with a small chapel.
There used to be a large bunker complex in the inner part of the rocks.

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9.05 km

Isteiner Schwellen

Highlight • River

The Isteiner Schillen are more than 1 km long. You can swim in many places along the Altrhein 🏊‍♀️. Really nice. Unfortunately we couldn't try it ourselves, the weather didn't …

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.08 km

1.57 km

425 m

201 m

183 m

113 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

2.20 km

1.34 km

1.26 km

562 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Monday 31 August

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View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Istein Rapids loop from Rosenau

View of the Isteiner Schwellen

Istein Rapids

Grill Area With Panoramic View of the Rhine Valley

Vitus Chapel at the Isteiner Klotz

Isteiner Klotz viewpoint

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Isteiner Schwellen

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