Rheinau Abbey – Light Forest Thurauen loop from Marthalen

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Rheinau Abbey – Light Forest Thurauen loop from Marthalen

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Rheinau Abbey – Light Forest Thurauen loop from Marthalen

06:35

25.1km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Train Station

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7.02 km

Rheinau Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The beautiful monastery complex is located on an island in the middle of the Rhine. Originally founded by the Benedictines, the buildings now house a Music Center and the House of Silence of the Order of the Spiritual Journey.

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7.27 km

Magdalene Chapel (Spitz Church), Rheinau

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The small, unfortunately closed church cannot be completely circumnavigated

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9.00 km

View of the Rhine

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Nice place with a very nice view directly onto the Rhine

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11.7 km

View of the Rhine at Chuetränki

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Again and again fascinating views of the Rhine, sometimes very close and then again from above. There are even areas with sandy beach ......

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12.7 km

Riverside Trail Above the Rhine

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13.4 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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15.4 km

Thur Bridge

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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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16.1 km

Light Forest Thurauen

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A special form of forest is widespread in the Thurauen: the light forest. It is of great importance for biodiversity and highly valued for a relaxing walk.

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