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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Rheintal
Au (SG)

Rhein River Pathway – Illspitz mouth of the Rhine loop from Au SG

Routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Rheintal
Au (SG)

Rhein River Pathway – Illspitz mouth of the Rhine loop from Au SG

Moderate

4.6

(14)

75

riders

Rhein River Pathway – Illspitz mouth of the Rhine loop from Au SG

03:23

70.2km

110m

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 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.88 km for 252 m

Closed: • March 23, 2026-May 23, 2026 (otherwise open)

After 66.2 km for 252 m

Closed: • March 23, 2026-May 23, 2026 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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17.0 km

View of the Swiss Alps and the Rhine

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Simply fantastic, you can't say more :) it is incredible how beautiful the mountains are there Dort

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2

24.2 km

Very good bike path on the crest of the dam, perfect surface, wide, enough space to overtake. There are many road cyclists here. From this side you have a great …

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3

29.5 km

Rheindamm Path

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When the weather is nice, the Rhine dam is always a nice route. Whether leisurely or with the ambition to break the course record on Strava.

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4

32.0 km

Rhein River Pathway

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Great bike route towards the Alps along the Rhine.

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5

45.5 km

Rhine Cycle Path (Austrian Side)

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Compared to the CH side, the A side is much quieter (you can't hear the motorway as loudly there).

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47.3 km

Illspitz Bridge

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The Rhine cycle path crosses the Ill here. On the way you can enjoy the great view of the forest and the river. You cross the Ill in the immediate vicinity. Very nice place to take a short break.

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47.8 km

Illspitz mouth of the Rhine

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The Ill River flows directly into the Alpine Rhine at the so-called Illspitz – a popular meeting place for cyclists and walkers who enjoy cooling off in the water or …

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48.1 km

View of Illspitz

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This is where the Ill flows into the Rhine, just before there is a large weir.

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62.2 km

Tannewäldli

Forest

B

70.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.9 km

9.07 km

4.36 km

2.70 km

278 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

19.4 km

17.3 km

415 m

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Friday 26 June

35°C

19°C

23 %

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