The Rhine Gate is located on the western edge of today's old town of Breisach am Rhein. It is an entrance portal in the French Baroque style and belonged to the former Breisach fortress. Originally, the gate bordered the Rhine; this only changed with the straightening of the Rhine in the 19th century.

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Museum of City History in the Rhine Gate with exhibits from 4,000 years of Breisach's settlement and city history.

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The Museum of Local History, maintained by the city of Breisach am Rhein, has been open since 1991 and has welcomed nearly 150,000 visitors. It is housed in one of …

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Best Hikes to Rheintor – Museum of City History, Breisach am Rhein

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1. Old Town of Breisach am Rhein – City Gate loop from Breisach am Rhein

5.49km

01:27

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2. Europa Pond – Fountain on the market square loop from Breisach am Rhein

6.21km

01:36

30m

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3. Historic Old Town of Burkheim – St. Stephen's Cathedral, Breisach loop from Burkheim-Bischoffingen

26.1km

06:42

120m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Breisach am Rhein, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Hochschwarzwald, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Rheintor – Museum of City History, Breisach am Rhein

1. Old Town of Breisach am Rhein – City Gate loop from Breisach am Rhein

2. Europa Pond – Fountain on the market square loop from Breisach am Rhein

3. Historic Old Town of Burkheim – St. Stephen's Cathedral, Breisach loop from Burkheim-Bischoffingen

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