Old Rhine Bridge, Rheinfelden – Sonnenberg Tower loop from Rheinfelden (Baden)
Old Rhine Bridge, Rheinfelden – Sonnenberg Tower loop from Rheinfelden (Baden)
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Old Rhine Bridge, Rheinfelden – Sonnenberg Tower loop from Rheinfelden (Baden)
04:47
16.3km
430m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 29, 2026
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Start point
Train Station
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550 m
Inseli Burgstell Park (Rheinfelden)
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Old Rhine Bridge, Rheinfelden
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The old Rhine Bridge is a Rhine and border crossing between the two Rheinfelden. Crossing is only permitted for pedestrians, bicycles, mopeds, taxis and the local bus.
From the ferry to the bridge.
There was already a ferry in the area of today's bridge during Roman rule. The Zähringers, who expanded the market town of Rheinfelden into a town, also had a ferry connection across the Rhine. It ensured the connection to the road to the Zähringen possessions in Breisgau.
The first bridge was probably built in the second half of the 12th century, because in 1198 a citizen of Rheinfelden was referred to in a document as Heinricus de Ponte (Heinrich von der Brücke). It was therefore the oldest bridge between Constance and Strasbourg, even before the middle bridge in Basel, which was built in 1225.
Pedestrian bridge.
Except for taxis and the local bus, cars are no longer allowed to use the bridge. The crossing over the Rhine and the entire old town is reserved for bicycles at walking pace and pedestrians.
The Rhine bridge offers a wonderful view of the old town facades and the Park Hotel on the Rhine.
Text / Source: Tourism Rheinfelden, City Office, Rheinfelden
tourismus-rheinfelden.ch/de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/rheinbruecke
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Rheinfelden Old Town (Switzerland)
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The town with great memories! The oldest Zähringer town in Switzerland is located directly on the quietly flowing Rhine. The historic old town enchants with large and small sights, open splendor and hidden gems.
Well-preserved remains of the former ring wall with the Messerturm, the Storchennestturm and the Obertorturm still surround parts of the old town today. The narrow streets with their picturesque corners and their meaningful names such as Rumpelgasse, Futtergasse, Kuttelgasse and Geissgasse will surprise you.
A tour of Rheinfelden - where should you start with all the large and small sights, the open splendor and the hidden gems that the Rheinfelden old town has to offer? A good starting point is the town hall, centrally located on Marktgasse, with its massive tower. The town hall has a magnificent baroque façade and a very beautiful inner courtyard.
Stroll up Marktgasse and turn left at Albrechtsplatz to the Johanniter Chapel. Go through the small gate to the banks of the Rhine, which suddenly flows majestically in front of you, look downstream at the city skyline and see for yourself: the builders of this beautiful city had taste!
Text / Source: Aargau Tourismus AG, Laurstrasse 10, 5200 Brugg
aargautourismus.ch/erleben/historische-altstaedte/rheinfelden-1
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Copper or stork's nest tower
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The eastern tower of the old town is the home of the storks. The tower room can be rented and offers a view of the roofs of the old town.
Tower for the defense of the city.
The first tower dates from the 13th century and was built by the city of Rheinfelden as part of the city's expansion at the time. At that time there was no passage or gate. The current tower is 28 meters high. The bullet marks on the east side are evidence of the Swedish attack in the Thirty Years' War.
The Stork's Nest Tower is not open to the public. However, anyone who would like to visit it can visit it as part of a city tour and enjoy the beautiful view over the old town streets. The tower room can also be rented.
Text / Source: Tourism Rheinfelden, City Office, Rheinfelden
tourismus-rheinfelden.ch/de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/storchennestturm-kupferturm
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Sonnenberg Tower
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Sundays and public holidays (except May 1st/August 1st/November 1st/December 25th): in summer from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in winter from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
We ask groups of 10 or more people to register early with the tower administration on +61 851 55 74.
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Sonnenberg Tower Möhlin
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9.11 km
Steep but beautiful trails
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14.7 km
Alleeweg Rheinfelden
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16.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.3 km
2.00 km
1.39 km
1.01 km
590 m
Surfaces
5.24 km
4.59 km
3.11 km
1.88 km
792 m
410 m
303 m
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Lowest point (270 m)
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