Alter Rhein Recreation Area – Old Rhine at Diepoldsau loop from Oberriet SG

Alter Rhein Recreation Area – Old Rhine at Diepoldsau loop from Oberriet SG

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Alter Rhein Recreation Area – Old Rhine at Diepoldsau loop from Oberriet SG

01:40

32.8km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.0 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.61 km

View of the Swiss Alps and the Rhine

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Simply fantastic, you can't say more :) it is incredible how beautiful the mountains are there Dort

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7.15 km

Alter Rhein Recreation Area

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The dam that separates the old Rhine from its younger counterpart offers a wonderful view of the local recreation area. This is ideal for swimming, cycling or walking.

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11.7 km

Alter Rhein

Lake

12.5 km

Grill Area at Alter Rhein near Diepoldsau

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12.6 km

Old Rhine at Diepoldsau

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Very

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15.9 km

You can stop here!
Habsburg Bar & Restaurant, Widnau, directly on the Swiss side of the Rhine Cycle Path opposite the customs station. Shouldn't have any days off. Extensive range of snack bars, cheap by Swiss standards. Tasted good.

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27.6 km

Bannriet Peat & Stork

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Large peat area with some ponds. Several stork nests and a lot of storks.
Old peat mining factory (Schollenmühle) as a museum for free visits with very good information. Two …

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27.7 km

Schollenmühle Peat Factory and Nature Centre

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The Schollenmühle is located in the Bannriet-Spitzmäder nature reserve and is a former peat factory. Until 1998, peat was cut here and processed into special soils. Today you can get …

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