Petersboden Observation Tower – Rhine at Eglisau loop from Embrach

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Petersboden Observation Tower – Rhine at Eglisau loop from Embrach

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Petersboden Observation Tower – Rhine at Eglisau loop from Embrach

02:29

29.2km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.2 km for 4 m

After 20.3 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.05 km

Down towards Freienstein

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Short but steep trail in the direction of Freienstein

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7.99 km

Petersboden Observation Tower

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Very beautiful view. Is also suitable to watch planes.

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11.1 km

Trail

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Trail from the Flüeweg to the Eglisgrundweg! Easy to drive!

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15.8 km

Rhine at Eglisau

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Rhine crossing near Eglisau, meanwhile with bike lane.

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16.0 km

Canoe Harbor Eglisau

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19.1 km

Vineyards and views of the Rhine

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Very great landscape!

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19.9 km

Riverside path on the Rhine near Tössegg

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Beautiful gravel path along the Rhine. Very quiet.

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20.2 km

Tössegg – Confluence of the Töss and Rhine

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Confluence of the Rhine and Töss. Nice picnic areas, boat landing (course ship and ferry to the other bank).

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29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

3.95 km

1.88 km

694 m

586 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

8.47 km

6.00 km

1.63 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Petersboden Observation Tower – Rhine at Eglisau loop from Embrach

Down towards Freienstein

Petersboden Observation Tower

Trail

Rhine at Eglisau

Canoe Harbor Eglisau

Vineyards and views of the Rhine

Riverside path on the Rhine near Tössegg

Tössegg – Confluence of the Töss and Rhine

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