View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Rhine Cycle Route loop from Basel St. Johann

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View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Rhine Cycle Route loop from Basel St. Johann

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View of the Isteiner Schwellen – Rhine Cycle Route loop from Basel St. Johann

07:34

126km

280m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 123 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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12.1 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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23.2 km

Viewing platform on the Rhine

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The new viewing platform, which towers over the Rhine, invites you to linger on the wooden steps. The view of the river up and down is also very beautiful.

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61.0 km

Rhine Cycle Route

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Beautiful path directly on the water, not completely overcrowded even on the weekend.

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63.0 km

View of the Rhine weir

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Wonderful cycle path, km long along the Rhine. Great view!

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63.2 km

Breisach on the Rhine

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The cityscape of Breisach is primarily defined by St. Stephen's Minster. Situated on Münsterberg hill, it is visible from afar. The views of Alsace and the Black Forest are best enjoyed from up there.

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66.3 km

Altrhein - Beautiful area

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I've cycled this path several times in both directions, and I always enjoy it very much. It's shady in places, has a fine gravel surface, and is easy to ride. …

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123 km

Plage de Huningue

Beach

126 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.9 km

29.1 km

19.8 km

5.29 km

853 m

105 m

Surfaces

66.7 km

54.8 km

2.34 km

1.39 km

774 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

15°C

8°C

20 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

May 27, 2022,From Burg im Leimental to Breisach am Rhein

downhills and flats feel great
i think i beat my km record today
basel was pretty
the EuroVelo 15 route along the Rhine has been kind of boring

September 14, 2021,On the Way Home via Rheinradweg - 1. Etappe - Breisach

After a nice weekend in Basel, I made my way home today. For this I chose the German side of the Rhine. The journey along the old Rhine to Breisach went on finely graveled, well-traveled riverside paths.

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May 28, 2025,🚲 Breisach -> Basel 🇩🇪🇨🇭

Rain has been forecast for today for a few days, so a shorter stage is planned. At the start in Breisach, there are only a few isolated drops. Nevertheless, the question remains: rain cape, rain pants, yes or no. Following the motto "if you're properly equipped, it won't rain," I put on my rain gear, but the rain pants are …

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