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St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Rheintal
Diepoldsau

Dam border crossing – Barbecue Area at the Old Rhine loop from Diepoldsau

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Rheintal
Diepoldsau

Dam border crossing – Barbecue Area at the Old Rhine loop from Diepoldsau

Moderate

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Dam border crossing – Barbecue Area at the Old Rhine loop from Diepoldsau

02:09

8.54km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.61 km

Dam border crossing

Highlight • Historical Site

Border crossing on a dam in the middle of the Old Rhine, with historical significance before the 2nd World War (see photo).

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2

3.83 km

Schmitter Welcome Sign

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Wonderful information board that made us laugh out loud. What a cool idea:-)

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3

4.15 km

Relax, swim, sunbathe, or lie in the shade. Easily accessible and yet not overcrowded, but spacious. The entrance to the water is somewhat steep in some places. The middle of the water also marks the Austrian/Swiss border.

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5.32 km

Barbecue Area at the Old Rhine

Highlight • Rest Area

Always nice grills all around.

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5

5.39 km

Beautiful for hiking and swimming, nature reserve, and by the way an EU external border

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5.72 km

Alter Rhein

Lake

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8.54 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.61 km

2.80 km

793 m

341 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.51 km

2.00 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

15°C

9°C

24 %

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