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Thurauen Observation Tower – Rhine Ferry Ellikon–Rüdlingen loop from Rüdlingen

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Rüdlingen

Thurauen Observation Tower – Rhine Ferry Ellikon–Rüdlingen loop from Rüdlingen

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Thurauen Observation Tower – Rhine Ferry Ellikon–Rüdlingen loop from Rüdlingen

01:05

17.1km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.42 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.74 km

Forspitz

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

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4.64 km

Thurauen Observation Tower

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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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4.68 km

Trail through the Thur wetlands to the viewing platform

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Small trail but only passable in dry weather, very narrow and slippery and crossing is difficult.

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6.80 km

Thurspitz (Confluence of Thur and Rhine)

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The Thurspitz was created artificially at the first Thur correction in the late 19th century. Therefore, the Thur flows unnaturally at an acute angle into the Rhine, so that at …

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7.33 km

Viewing platform on bunker

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Well done viewing platform on top of an old bunker, access via spiral staircase. Very good view of the Rhine.

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9.93 km

Rhine Ferry Ellikon–Rüdlingen

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From April to October, a ferry brings hikers and cyclists to the other bank of the Rhine directly at the German border.

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10.00 km

Rhygarte Restaurant

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Ferry to the German side. At the moment (April 20) corona-dependent out of service.

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10.8 km

View of Thurauen Nature Reserve and Waterbirds

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This is the ideal place to take a break. You can watch water birds and enjoy the beautiful floodplain landscape.

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17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

2.12 km

1.05 km

942 m

354 m

167 m

Surfaces

9.80 km

3.75 km

2.27 km

904 m

399 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

23°C

7°C

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Thurauen Observation Tower – Rhine Ferry Ellikon–Rüdlingen loop from Rüdlingen

Forspitz

Thurauen Observation Tower

Trail through the Thur wetlands to the viewing platform

Thurspitz (Confluence of Thur and Rhine)

Viewing platform on bunker

Rhine Ferry Ellikon–Rüdlingen

Rhygarte Restaurant

View of Thurauen Nature Reserve and Waterbirds

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