Rhine bank trail High Rhine
As part of the International Building Exhibition IBA Basel 2020, the popular hiking trail along the banks of the Rhine was extended to numerous municipalities and upgraded with new projects. Discover the banks of the High Rhine on this varied tour.
Rhine riverside trail Hochrhein.
The Hochrhein riverside trail from Grenzach-Wyhlen and Kaiseraugst to Bad Säckingen and Stein is part of the Rheinliebe route. The trail leads through idyllic landscapes, past historical sights and offers beautiful views of the river and cozy places to stop for refreshments. The route can be individually shortened or extended.
Individual hiking route.
Put together your own individual hiking route along the banks of the Rhine. You can find the entire route and all 4 stages on Outdooractive. You will also find additional hiking routes in the municipalities along the High Rhine.
Digital audio guide.
Let the digital audio guide from SmartGuide accompany you along the route. It provides you with exciting information on various sights, newly created highlights on the banks of the Rhine and historical events. Activate the notifications on the app and you will receive a notification as soon as you are near a place of interest. The app is available in German, English and French and is available for Android and iOS .
Map & elevation profile
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More information about the Hochrhein riverside trail
Good to know
- Total distance: 72.7 km
- 4 stages
- Start/finish: any place along the route
- Hiking trail in 2 countries - take your identity card with you
- Digital audio guide in German, English and French
Highlights on the route
- Longest covered wooden bridge in Europe
- Oldest Zähringer town in Switzerland
- Southernmost point in Baden-Württemberg
- Roman town of August Raurica
- and much more
Contact Rheinfelden
Tourism Rheinfelden
Town office, Marktgasse 16
4310 Rheinfelden
+41 61 835 52 00
tourismus@rheinfelden.ch
Rhine love.
The Rheinliebe extends beyond the High Rhine to Bad Bellingen and Kembs. Get to know the Rheinliebe landscape!
#Rheinliebe.
The IBA Basel Rhine Love Trail leads from Bad Bellingen in Germany and Kembs in France via the two Rheinfelden towns to Bad Säckingen on the German side and Stein in the canton of Aargau. The Rhine Love Heart accompanies you to discover the Rhine landscape and its treasures.
Numerous enhancement measures have been implemented. For example, a viewing platform on the site of the old iron footbridge with information about the old power station, the creation of the European electricity grid and the two electricity pioneers Agostino Nizzola and Charles E.L. Brown in Rheinfelden.
Interreg funding program.
Interreg is a regional program of the European Union for the promotion of cross-border cooperation. Cross-border projects (business, tourism, research, spatial development, culture, etc.) can be funded within this framework.
