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Rheinau Covered Bridge – Thur Bridge loop from Rheinau

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Rheinau Covered Bridge – Thur Bridge loop from Rheinau

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Rheinau Covered Bridge – Thur Bridge loop from Rheinau

02:36

23.4km

160m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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555 m

View of the Rhine from the Holzzoll Bridge

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560 m

Rheinau Covered Bridge

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The Rheinau Bridge between Rheinau and Altenburg was first mentioned in a papal letter from 1247.

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7.18 km

Embankment Path Along the Old Rhine Arm

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Very nice, narrow path between the Rhine and its old course. Beaver marks, lots of birds.

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15.8 km

Thur Bridge

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An anecdote about the Elliker Bridge: During the Second World War, the bridges near the border were charged with explosive charges. Fortunately, there was no need to actually trigger them. …

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17.9 km

Rhine Ferry Ellikon–Rüdlingen

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From April to October, a ferry brings hikers and cyclists to the other bank of the Rhine directly at the German border.

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19.5 km

Swimming Spot on the Rhine

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Very nice resting place on the Rhine

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19.5 km

View of the Rhine at Chuetränki

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Again and again fascinating views of the Rhine, sometimes very close and then again from above. There are even areas with sandy beach ......

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23.2 km

Rheinau Hill Church

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The Rheinau mountain church was built in 1578 on the site of an older church. From up here you have a beautiful view of the town, the monastery island and the Rhine.

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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.73 km

7.91 km

2.22 km

1.88 km

1.33 km

743 m

548 m

Surfaces

8.31 km

6.93 km

3.71 km

2.16 km

2.02 km

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Rheinau Covered Bridge – Thur Bridge loop from Rheinau

View of the Rhine from the Holzzoll Bridge

Rheinau Covered Bridge

Embankment Path Along the Old Rhine Arm

Thur Bridge

Rhine Ferry Ellikon–Rüdlingen

Swimming Spot on the Rhine

View of the Rhine at Chuetränki

Rheinau Hill Church

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