Best trails near Obertorturm
4.4(120 reviews)
Obertorturm: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 11 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Obertorturm: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Obertorturm are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (46)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVery nice excursion from Schaffhausen to the Rhine Falls. It starts at the railway station and then continues along the Rhine to the waterfalls. You can linger there for a while and then walk back along the opposite bank via FLurlingen. You always follow the water and can see some historical works along the way, such as Laufen Castle.
- 4.4 (17)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis segment of the Via Rhenana leads along one of the longest hiking trails in Switzerland, following the historic waterway between Untersee and Hochrhein in ten days. The fourth stage takes four hours from Schaffhausen to Rheinau with its baroque monastery church. It is a former Benedictine abbey on the Rhine island. The complete list of all Via Rhenana segments can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-rhenana
- 4.6 (26)·Moderate·41.7 km·Est. 10–11 hrThis impressive ride takes you along the High Rhine and through three cantons, crossing the border four times with the ride through the German enclave of Büsingen; few climbs, mainly on cycle paths and small country roads. The tour starts next to Stein am Rhein in the canton of Schaffhausen. Very beautiful along the border.
- 3.6 (10)·Hard·23.5 km·Est. 6–7 hrThis route starts in Schaffhausen at the railway station and is particularly suitable for a bike ride along the banks of the Rhine. It starts past Neuhausen and the famous Rhine waterfalls, with a stop at Laufen Castle. The route then continues along the Rhine past the Mannhausen control centre to Rheinau. There the route turns off and leads across the Schwaben forest peninsula along the river on German territory back to Schaffhausen.
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·28 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrEnjoyable bike tour from Eglisau in the canton of Zurich via Altenburg in Germany to Schaffhausen in the canton of the same name. It leads through a dreamlike and varied natural landscape always directly along the Rhine. The highlight are certainly the spectacular Rhine Falls, a 150 m wide waterfall. You can find more information about the Rhine Falls here: https://rheinfall.ch/en
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrWonderful hike along the Rhine river. The highlight is the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen as you walk along the Rhine. This waterfall is one of the three largest waterfalls in Europe and is really great. The trail leads through Neuhausen and then continues to Schaffhausen.
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·19.2 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrNature and culture-rich section of the Ostweg long-distance hiking trail This hike takes you through dense forest along outstanding natural sites and through idyllic villages. Over mountains and valleys, this varied trail offers breathtaking views and interesting historical sites. This stage has a full range of refreshment stops. Highlights: -Gypsum, local and thermal spa museum -Beautiful view of the wide field landscape -Randenturm tower -Allerheiligen monastery -The Munot -Frontwagplatz
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Obertorturm?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Obertorturm. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Obertorturm?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Obertorturm is Schaffhausen - Neuhausen am Rheinfall, which has a 4.5 star rating from 46 reviews. This trail is 9.5 km long with an elevation gain of 218 m.
What is the longest trail near Obertorturm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Obertorturm is Untersee - Schaffhausen. This trail is estimated to be 41.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Obertorturm?
Obertorturm: With an ascent of 644 m, Untersee - Schaffhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Eglisau - Rhine Falls - Schaffhausen with 632 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Obertorturm?
The most popular and difficult trail near Obertorturm is Schaffhausen - Rheinau via Peninsula Schwaben with a 3.6-star rating from 10 reviews.