Best historic site trails in Weil am Rhein
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Weil am Rhein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.8 (4)·Moderate·201 km·Est. 24 hr+From Huningue to Lauterbourg - EuroVelo 15 runs along the Rhône-Rhine Canal. The Petite Camargue Alsacienne reserve crosses the Hardt forest, passes near Ottmarsheim and its famous Romanesque church to Fessenheim, the home of Victor Schoelcher, and reaches Neuf-Brisach. The citadel of Vauban has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and continues to Artzenheim. This is a "nature route" that combines the discovery of pleasant places sometimes along the Rhine or the canal, sometimes on the...
- 3.5 (2)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThe third and final segment of the “Dreiland-Wanderweg” (Three Countries Hiking Trail) starts in Haltingen and heads to Krebsbach Nature Park. In Frieglingen it is possible to visit the Textile Museum. The trail on its way back to Basel crosses the Three Countries Bridge connecting Germany, France and Switzerland and ends at the Schifflände, near the Mittlere Brücke bridge. The “Dreiland-Wanderweg” (three-country hiking trail) is a cross-border hiking trail connecting Germany, France and...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·57.3 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrStage 5 of the Rhine Cycle Route (D-Route 8). The fifth day's stage of the Rhine Cycle Route leads from Weil am Rhein to Breisach am Rhein. This section runs largely along the French-German border and includes the Baden Wine Route and the "Petite Camargue Alsacienne" nature reserve. Highlights: - Weil am Rhein: Baden Wine Route, Stapflehuus, Vitra Design Museum, Dreiländerbrücke bridge - "Petite Camargue Alsacienne" nature reserve - Breisach castle hill
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·759.9 km·Est. 24 hr+Popular long-distance cycle route along the Danube from its source to the German-Austrian border. This popular and fascinating long-distance cycle route follows the ancient Roman road and boasts impressive natural scenery, historic castles and palaces and magnificent mountain panoramas. Many sights and excursion destinations lie off the beautiful route and invite you to make optional stops along the way. The Danube Cycle Path is divided into 14 stages, but can also be planned individually....
- Moderate·53.1 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrStage 1 of the German Danube Cycle Route. The first stage of the Danube Cycle Route starts in Weil am Rhein, which has a lot to offer design enthusiasts in particular with the Vitra Design Museum, and ends in Laufenburg. There are Roman ruins and tranquil forests to see along the way. Highlights: - Weil am Rhein: Vitra Design Museum, Stapflehuus - Buchswald forest - Roman ruins of Augusta Raurica
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Weil am Rhein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Weil am Rhein is Danube cycle Path D-Route 6 (Long-Distance Cycle Path). This trail is estimated to be 759.9 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Weil am Rhein?
Weil am Rhein: With an ascent of 10,672 m, Danube cycle Path D-Route 6 (Long-Distance Cycle Path) has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is La Véloroute Rhin - EuroVelo 15 with 2,803 m of elevation gain.