Istein Rapids – Barrage near Märkt loop from Efringen-Kirchen

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Istein Rapids – Barrage near Märkt loop from Efringen-Kirchen

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Istein Rapids – Barrage near Märkt loop from Efringen-Kirchen

01:50

33.3km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 55 m for 14 m

After 23.8 km for 10 m

After 23.9 km for 10 m

After 33.2 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.06 km

Cycle Path along the Old Rhine

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Great path to ride on. Gravel of asphalt everywhere.

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12.1 km

Bridge over Hodbach

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Beautiful wooden boardwalk; if it's damp, it can be a bit slippery - so be careful

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12.2 km

Rhine Flood Retention Basin

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And we have floods on the Rhine again and again... It's unusual these days that such large areas have been left to nature. Lots of space for nature to develop.

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14.5 km

Istein Rapids

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The Isteiner thresholds are some natural rapids. In between there are beautiful gravel banks and beaches that invite you to take a bath break. But even if you do not …

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17.4 km

Kander River

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Very nice place to take a break. In addition, you can very well swim or bathe in the Rhine at this point.

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18.2 km

Stream bridge

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A bridge over a stream. Nice to stop for a moment. Next to the stream is a short single trail that you can ride on.

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18.7 km

Barrage near Märkt

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From here you have a brilliant view of the old Rhine and the Kembs hydropower station.

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23.2 km

Three-Country Bridge (Passerelle des Trois Pays)

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The three-country bridge (French Passerelle des Trois Pays), still called the Passerelle over the Rhine in the planning and construction phase, is the longest arched bridge for cyclists and pedestrians …

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