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Niffer Lock – Istein Village Center loop from Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin)

Niffer Lock – Istein Village Center loop from Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin)

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4.2

(29)

378

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Niffer Lock – Istein Village Center loop from Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin)

02:47

67.3km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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After 23.0 km for 93 m

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Start point

Train Station

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3.85 km

The Niffer Lock is an impressive lock on the Rhône-Rhine Canal created by the Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier. It allows you to cross the canal and continue on the EuroVelo 6 route between the Atlantic and the Black Sea.

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31.7 km

Rhein Bridge at the French-German Border

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Nice view of the Rhine from this bridge which marks the Franco-German border.

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53.2 km

St. Vitus Chapel on the Isteiner Klotz

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This is the St. Vitus Chapel and this belongs to Is
tein

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53.9 km

Istein Village Center

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Narrow streets surrounded by half-timbered houses. In leap years the traditional Chlimse Festival takes place here (around Pentecost).
More information about the place and the surrounding area:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istein

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57.5 km

Cycle path through the fields

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The cycle path from Märkt to Efringen-Kirchen is well developed and, thanks to the reasonably straight lines, is also absolutely suitable for racing bikes. If you like it more comfortable, you can also examine the fields and nature all around.

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60.8 km

Bridge at the weir

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here you can get to la belle France (or back again) quickly and without controls.

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61.5 km

Old Road Speed Section

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The old road is sheltered from the wind by trees on the left and right, making it ideal for picking up speed. The separate cycle path is not asphalted in …

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67.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

18.6 km

10.5 km

8.79 km

2.65 km

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.1 km

6.29 km

494 m

445 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

33°C

13°C

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Niffer Lock – Istein Village Center loop from Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin)

Route de la Digue du Rhin

Niffer Lock

Rhein Bridge at the French-German Border

St. Vitus Chapel on the Isteiner Klotz

Istein Village Center

Cycle path through the fields

Bridge at the weir

Old Road Speed Section

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