Breisach am Rhein: Münsterberg-Tour
Breisach am Rhein: Münsterberg-Tour
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Breisach am Rhein: Münsterberg-Tour
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2.49km
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On the Münsterberg tour in Breisach am Rhein, you'll experience exciting city history and impressive viewpoints. The route starts at the market square and leads you through the historic heart of the city. With comfortable paths and short climbs, you'll be perfectly connected, whether you arrive by bus or train.
On your way, the Gutgesellentor (Gutgesellentor) awaits you, the imposing entrance to the ascent of the Münsterberg, a testament to the city's medieval history and today home to the Breisach Carnival Guild. You'll gaze upon the historic Münsterberg of Vieux-Brisach, which served as a settlement for the Celts, Romans, and Hohenstaufens. The Romanesque-Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral stands here as a landmark high above the Rhine. As an intermediate destination, you'll discover the Tulla Tower, a silent witness to the city's former center of power, halfway along the route.
The paths are mostly paved, pleasant to walk on, and lead you along side streets and footpaths through the picturesque old town. This place is ideal for a short excursion with a wealth of history. At the end, you'll return to the market square with its cafés and small shops, where you can enjoy a cozy snack at the end of the day.
Last updated: June 16, 2025
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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162 m
Gutgesellentor (Breisach City Gate)
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406 m
Old Town of Breisach am Rhein
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461 m
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Breisach
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In the districts, the respective, partially a history of churches dating back to the Romanesque. In Grezhausen, next to the St. Bernard chapel, the baroque pigeon tower of the Günterstal monastery is worth seeing. Even a castle awaits visitors to Breisach. In the district of Oberrimsingen, the castle of the former local lords, the barons von Falkenstein, has been preserved, which today houses a well-known cabaret.
In Breisach and its districts, around 100 trilingual (German, French, English) panels designed by the city archive provide information about historic buildings and squares. Let yourself be taken along on a tour of the eventful history of our city.
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1.12 km
Tulla Tower
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2.49 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.95 km
337 m
166 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.17 km
226 m
< 100 m
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May 21, 2025
On the Münsterberg tour in Breisach am Rhein, you'll experience exciting city history and impressive viewpoints. The route starts at the market square and leads you through the historic heart of the city. With comfortable paths and short climbs, you'll be perfectly connected, whether you arrive by bus
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