Thurauen Nature Center – Thur Bridge loop from Rüdlingen

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Rüdlingen

Thurauen Nature Center – Thur Bridge loop from Rüdlingen

Moderate

4.6

(10)

riders

Thurauen Nature Center – Thur Bridge loop from Rüdlingen

01:45

27.0km

140m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.8 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.38 km

Thurauen Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Thurauen Nature Center is a program of the PanEco Foundation on behalf of the Canton of Zurich. For over 10 years, the nature center has been the gateway to …

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3.22 km

Forspitz

Highlight • River

Beautiful point directly on the Rhine, with rest stops. Boat watering point.

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5.70 km

Thur Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

An anecdote about the Elliker Bridge: During the Second World War, the bridges near the border were charged with explosive charges. Fortunately, there was no need to actually trigger them. …

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12.0 km

View of Andelfingen, the Thur River, and Vineyards

Highlight • Viewpoint

Directly above the vineyards, with a view of the Thur, and behind it lies the village of Andelfingen.

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19.6 km

Birdwatching Hide at Thur River

Highlight • Structure

Well-protected observation hut from where you can watch birds and other animals.

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20.3 km

Thur

Lake

22.1 km

Thurauen Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

A much taller and more spectacular wooden tower has stood here since April 2025. The tower itself is worth a hike, as it is very beautiful and blends perfectly into …

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27.0 km

End point

Parking

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