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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Rheintal
Diepoldsau

Island in the Old Rhine – Old Rhine Nature Reserve loop from Diepoldsau

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

Island in the Old Rhine – Old Rhine Nature Reserve loop from Diepoldsau

Moderate

4.8

(6)

29

hikers

Island in the Old Rhine – Old Rhine Nature Reserve loop from Diepoldsau

02:47

11.0km

20m

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: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.56 km

Swiss Side of the Upper Old Rhine

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Beautiful shore for walking, swimming or just letting your soul dangle 👍

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2

4.28 km

Beautiful tour along the Swiss/Austrian border along the old natural Rhine

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3

6.65 km

Island in the Old Rhine

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only accessible via fords in the water

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8.72 km

Old Rhine Nature Reserve

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One of the arms of the old Rhine that fell victim to straightening is renaturing at least a little.

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5

8.76 km

Lake Rest and Swimming Spot

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There are idyllic swimming spots all along the way. There are also some fireplaces.

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6

9.14 km

dogs have a nice cooling and fun

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7

9.46 km

Alter Rhein Nature Reserve at Schmitter

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Beautiful Aulandschaft, there is also a very small border to Switzerland, called Schmitter.

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8

10.3 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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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.26 km

3.24 km

812 m

690 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

3.74 km

2.06 km

826 m

124 m

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