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Laufenburg Bridge – Laufenplatz loop from Laufenburg

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Switzerland

Nordwestschweiz

Aargau

Laufenburg Bridge – Laufenplatz loop from Laufenburg

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Laufenburg Bridge – Laufenplatz loop from Laufenburg

01:49

6.99km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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Start point

Train Station

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1.51 km

Laufenburg Hydroelectric Power Plant and Weir Crossing

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One of the twelve hydroelectric power plants on the High Rhine and has been in operation for over a hundred years. Here you can – at least on foot – …

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2.58 km

Pedestrian suspension bridge over the Rhine

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When everyone walks across this bridge in step, the vibrations become very strong. Is a fun feeling! My legs and head still wobbled afterwards 😂

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3.28 km

Laufenburg Bridge

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Take it easy and don’t hurry. It is too beautiful.

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3.47 km

Laufenburg Old Town (Swiss side)

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One city, two countries. It's just fun to explore the two cities.

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5.24 km

View of Laufenburg on the Rhine

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a very rewarding section indeed. Enjoy!

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6.47 km

Laufenplatz

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From here you have a picturesque view of Laufenburg in Germany. The ensemble of colorful houses on the shore and the church with the pointed tower on the hill looks just beautiful.

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6.47 km

View of Laufenburg and the Rhine

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Urtümlich, beautiful with many places to stay

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6.99 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

1.10 km

783 m

286 m

248 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.19 km

1.23 km

540 m

200 m

175 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

37°C

16°C

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Comments

November 8, 2025,Gaia, Gumpen, Bergsee und Laufenburger 8 ... 🌞🤩🫶🏻🤘🏻

Out and about with Marc again today 😊🫶🏻 First we checked out the Gaia in St. Blasien, then I showed him the Gumpen, then on to lunch at a mountain lake, and afterwards we hiked the Laufenburg 8 trail. It was a wonderful day 😊 Thanks Marc for coming along 🤩🫶🏻🤘🏻

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April 28, 2024,Am Rhein entlang - Laufenburger Acht🇩🇪🇨🇭

Take a river, two sister cities and three bridges: the "Laufenburger ACHT" is complete - a Swiss-German adventure hiking trail with 17 stations...that's what it says on the internet...
I liked it, the loop along the Rhine, through the beautiful area with the bridges. Easy to walk, interesting and informative. If you want to extend the tour, there is another …

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June 5, 2023,eine nicht ganz korrekte Laufenburger 8

A very nice cross-border tour between Laufenburg (Baden) and Laufenburg in Switzerland.

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June 11, 2023,Die Laufenburger "8" ... 🌞🤩🤘🤘

Small round with the parents on foot 👣👣 on the Laufenburg "8" 🤩🤘 wonderful circular route between the 🇨🇭 and Germany 🇩🇪, very varied paths and paths, alternating sun 🌞 and shade... an iced coffee right on the Rhine 😋 .. . gorgeous 🤩🤘🤘

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June 4, 2022,Wanderung Laufenburger 8 mit Glace

The Laufenburger 8 hiking route is a real asset. It's nice that this new hiking trail with the hanging bridges was created on the German side.

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December 31, 2025,🇨🇭🇩🇪 Laufenburger Acht

The Laufenburg Trail 8 connects the two towns of the same name on either side of the Rhine. It's a very well-maintained walking path, complete with specially constructed boardwalks and suspension bridges. Along the way, you'll pass numerous information panels and interactive stations, so you'll need quite a bit of time for this short loop. With today's perfect weather, it …

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June 30, 2024,Laufenburg: Erlebniswanderweg Laufenburger Acht

In the beautiful old town of Laufenburg, one half of the town is in Switzerland and the other half in Germany.
At Laufenburger 8 you walk along the Rhine with constantly changing perspectives of the town of Laufenburg. Fountains, trees, seating, etc. are often decorated with crochet.
The town of Laufenburg is beautifully situated on the Rhine with a great …

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May 1, 2025,die Laufenburger 8, mit Hund und Kind

A beautiful route along the Rhine. Not 100% stroller-friendly due to the stairs, but four strong arms solve that problem. 💪🏻 😘
There were two or three opportunities to let the dog near and into the water. A few scoops of ice cream and a party hosted by SV Laufenburg with cold drinks and grilled food rounded off the tour …

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Laufenburg Bridge – Laufenplatz loop from Laufenburg

Laufenburg Hydroelectric Power Plant and Weir Crossing

Pedestrian suspension bridge over the Rhine

Laufenburg Bridge

Laufenburg Old Town (Swiss side)

Rhine Riverside Path

View of Laufenburg on the Rhine

Laufenplatz

View of Laufenburg and the Rhine

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