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Laufenburg Bridge – Laufenplatz loop from Etzgen

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Laufenburg Bridge – Laufenplatz loop from Etzgen

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Laufenburg Bridge – Laufenplatz loop from Etzgen

02:49

11.0km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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3.83 km

Laufenburg Old Town (Swiss side)

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One city, two countries. It's just fun to explore the two cities.

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4.02 km

Laufenburg Bridge

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Take it easy and don’t hurry. It is too beautiful.

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4.72 km

Pedestrian suspension bridge over the Rhine

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When everyone walks across this bridge in step, the vibrations become very strong. Is a fun feeling! My legs and head still wobbled afterwards 😂

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5.79 km

Laufenburg Hydroelectric Power Plant and Weir Crossing

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One of the twelve hydroelectric power plants on the High Rhine and has been in operation for over a hundred years. Here you can – at least on foot – …

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7.38 km

View of Laufenburg and the Rhine

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Urtümlich, beautiful with many places to stay

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7.38 km

Laufenplatz

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From here you have a picturesque view of Laufenburg in Germany. The ensemble of colorful houses on the shore and the church with the pointed tower on the hill looks just beautiful.

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7.64 km

Rhine Riverside Trail in Laufenburg

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A wonderful riverside path with a view towards Laufenburg and the brilliantly blue High Rhine. Absolute holiday feeling!

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8.44 km

View of Laufenburg on the Rhine

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a very rewarding section indeed. Enjoy!

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

2.55 km

860 m

766 m

144 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

3.03 km

2.26 km

834 m

686 m

339 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

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Comments

February 9, 2022,AG,DE* Laufenburg CH-Stadenhausen-Laufenburg (Baden) Rundwanderung

Geschichte von Laufenburg Schweiz
Seit Urzeiten strömte der Rhein mit seinen 300 bis 4000 Kubikmetern Wasser pro Sekunde breit und kräftig zwischen den dunkelgrünen Hängen von Schwarzwald und Tafeljura westwärts. Bis zu einem gespaltenen Talriegel aus rotem Gneis! Hier versanken die Fluten in eine nur noch 12 Meter breite Schlucht, um sich danach in wilden Strudeln über zackige Felsnasen und …

July 19, 2023,Laufenburger Acht

Circular hike on the Laufenburger Acht. We parked and started at the Laufenburger power station. About this rs went to the German side. Always along the Rhine to the old bridge in Laufenburg. Over to the Swiss side and now from there to the border crossing. Back on the German side back to the bridge and changed sides again. In …

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June 11, 2023,Die Laufenburger "8" ... 🌞🤩🤘🤘

Small round with the parents on foot 👣👣 on the Laufenburg "8" 🤩🤘 wonderful circular route between the 🇨🇭 and Germany 🇩🇪, very varied paths and paths, alternating sun 🌞 and shade... an iced coffee right on the Rhine 😋 .. . gorgeous 🤩🤘🤘

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June 5, 2023,eine nicht ganz korrekte Laufenburger 8

A very nice cross-border tour between Laufenburg (Baden) and Laufenburg in Switzerland.

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October 23, 2022,Eine Stadt zwei Länder - Laufenburger Acht 🇨🇭🇩🇪 23.10.2022

Sunday, 18.5 degrees.
The Laufenburger eight 8 ️⃣ is on the plan.
Conclusion in advance: nice for families with children👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Absolutely not barrier-free, not suitable for prams, not for bikes.

Entry possible in many places. According to information, the route across the Rhine at the power plant is only possible from April to October. Lots of information and hands-on stations. …

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Laufenburg Bridge – Laufenplatz loop from Etzgen

Laufenburg Old Town (Swiss side)

Laufenburg Bridge

Pedestrian suspension bridge over the Rhine

Laufenburg Hydroelectric Power Plant and Weir Crossing

View of Laufenburg and the Rhine

Laufenplatz

Rhine Riverside Trail in Laufenburg

View of Laufenburg on the Rhine

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