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View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Istein Rapids loop from Basel St. Johann

View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Istein Rapids loop from Basel St. Johann

Moderate

4.3

(10)

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View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Istein Rapids loop from Basel St. Johann

02:00

37.3km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34.0 km for 10 m

After 34.1 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.51 km

Trinational Rhine Trail — Border Crossing (Switzerland–France)

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Always nice to ride along this shore, nice bike path and beautiful views.

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3.77 km

View of the Dreiländereck from the Three Countries Bridge

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Very nice view of all 3 countries

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3.82 km

Three-Country Bridge (Passerelle des Trois Pays)

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The three-country bridge (French Passerelle des Trois Pays), still called the Passerelle over the Rhine in the planning and construction phase, is the longest arched bridge for cyclists and pedestrians …

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8.22 km

Barrage near Märkt

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From here you have a brilliant view of the old Rhine and the Kembs hydropower station.

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8.25 km

Weil am Rhein Dam

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Beautiful dam on the Old Rhine.

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12.3 km

View of the Isteiner Schwellen

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Nice place to cool off on hot days. There is always something going on here.

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22.7 km

Old Rhine (Vieux Rhin / Altrhein)

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beautiful views and wide views.

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24.9 km

Istein Rapids

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The Isteiner thresholds are some natural rapids. In between there are beautiful gravel banks and beaches that invite you to take a bath break. But even if you do not …

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34.0 km

Plage de Huningue

Beach

37.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

10.1 km

6.34 km

2.20 km

395 m

105 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

14.2 km

2.17 km

2.06 km

165 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

36°C

17°C

0 %

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View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Istein Rapids loop from Basel St. Johann

Trinational Rhine Trail — Border Crossing (Switzerland–France)

View of the Dreiländereck from the Three Countries Bridge

Three-Country Bridge (Passerelle des Trois Pays)

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