Columbansweg
On his way from Bangor to Bobbio, Columban and his companions arrived at the Swiss border in Basel. Welcome to the Swiss-Austrian-Liechtenstein section of the European Columban cultural trail Via Columbani.
The route through the Switzerland-Austria-Liechtenstein area offers the hiker an extremely attractive variety of cultural and natural offerings.
The journey very often follows rivers (Rhine, Aare, Limmat) and lets you enjoy the river landscapes in all their facets. Two larger lakes (Lake Zurich, Lake Constance) offer opportunities either to travel by boat or to hike along their shores.
At the beginning of the Kolumbansweg, the trail leads from Basel to Rheinfelden and then from Rheinfelden to Laufenburg. It is worthwhile to make a stop in the Zähringerstädli, either to relax, to discover historical sights or to cool down.
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Highlights on this hike
- Rhine salt works Schweizerhalle
- Augusta Raurica
- Historic old town of Rheinfelden
- Brine baths for relaxation
Route properties
- 19km, 4.45 hours (Basel/Rheinfelden stage)
- 29km, 9.15 hours (Rheinfelden/Laufenburg stage)
Contact
Tourism Rheinfelden
City office, Marktgasse 16
4310 Rheinfelden
+41 61 835 52 00
tourismus@rheinfelden.ch
