Rhine Falls to the Zurich Oberland

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Rhine Falls to the Zurich Oberland

Hard

5.0

(3)

riders

Rhine Falls to the Zurich Oberland

03:28

53.8km

580m

Cycling

Anyone embarking on a bike tour is eager to get going and cover some distance. Therefore, it's advisable to slow down a bit from the start so you don't miss the charming old town of Schaffhausen and the sight of the rushing waters at the Rhine Falls. With these impressions,…

Last updated: September 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.67 km for 254 m

Waypoints

Schaffhausen Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Anyone who can tear themselves away from the charming old town will be rewarded with the stunning view of the Rhine Falls.

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3.85 km

Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle

Highlight • Waterfall

The breathtaking force of nature is impressive. I somehow pictured the Rhine in Western Europe, flowing into its riverbed and radiating energy, just like here at the Rhine Falls. What …

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15.6 km

Alten Covered Bridge (Thur Bridge at Alten)

Highlight • Bridge

The Thur Bridge near Alten is a covered wooden bridge with a roadway and bike, footpath. It was built in 1992 (replacement building) and is the longest unlimited wooden bridge over the Thur.

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17.5 km

Andelfingen

Highlight • Settlement

Always beautiful on the Thur 🌊

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23.0 km

Rest Area on Henggarterweg

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

The cycle path runs along the old Schaffhauserstrasse – a very busy road in the 1980s and 1990s, which was closed after the construction of the Winterthur-Henggart section of the A4 motorway. It now runs partly through a nature reserve.

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33.3 km

Winterthur City Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Town Hall, City Council Secretariat, Winterthur
The pride of Winterthur is the town hall built by Gottfried Semper on the edge of the old town. With the economic boom and …

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40.5 km

Töss Cycling Route

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful bike path, I can only recommend it.👍

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53.0 km

Pfäffikersee Lakeside Promenade

Highlight • Lake

The lakeside promenade at Pfäffikersee invites you to linger. There is a large sunbathing lawn and also options for refreshments.

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53.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

19.4 km

8.63 km

5.76 km

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.2 km

801 m

768 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

95 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 25, 2025

Anyone embarking on a bike tour is eager to get going and cover some distance. Therefore, it's advisable to slow down a bit from the start so you don't miss the charming old town of Schaffhausen and the sight of the rushing waters at the Rhine Falls. With these impressions, you'll be highly motivated

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