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Alter Rhein Nature Park – Dam border crossing loop from Heerbrugg

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Alter Rhein Nature Park – Dam border crossing loop from Heerbrugg

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Alter Rhein Nature Park – Dam border crossing loop from Heerbrugg

04:23

17.4km

30m

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: May 6, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.2 km for 252 m

Closed: • March 23, 2026-May 23, 2026 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.10 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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8.10 km

Swimming spot on the Rhine

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8.31 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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9.99 km

Swiss Side of the Upper Old Rhine

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Beautiful shore for walking, swimming or just letting your soul dangle 👍

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13.7 km

Alter Rhein Nature Park

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The bathing area Alter Rhein Lustenau is located in the area of the original course of the Rhine stream. Since the Rhine was cut through near Diepoldsau in 1923, the …

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14.1 km

Dam border crossing

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Border crossing on a dam in the middle of the Old Rhine, with historical significance before the 2nd World War (see photo).

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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

1.89 km

736 m

473 m

275 m

Surfaces

6.57 km

6.25 km

2.68 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

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Alter Rhein Nature Park – Dam border crossing loop from Heerbrugg

Old Rhine

Swimming spot on the Rhine

Old Rhine border crossing — Austria–Switzerland

Swiss Side of the Upper Old Rhine

Alter Rhein Nature Park

Dam border crossing

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