Best trails near Obertorturm
4.4(120 reviews)
Want to check out Obertorturm 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Obertorturm are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (46)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVery nice excursion that leads from Schaffhausen to the Rhine Falls. It starts at the train station and then continues along the Rhine to the waterfalls. One can stay there for a while and then walk back via Flurlingen on the opposite bank of the river. The path always follows the water and there are some historical buildings along the way, such as the Laufen Castle which is nice to see.
- 4.4 (17)·Moderate·8.7 mi·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 leads in 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
- 3.6 (10)·Hard·14.6 mi·Est. 6–7 hrThis route starts in Schaffhausen at the train station and is particularly suitable for a bike ride along the banks of the Rhine. The route passes through Neuhausen and the famous Rhine Falls with a stop at Laufen Castle. It then continues along the Rhine past the Mannhausen control tower to Rheinau. There the trail turns and leads through the Swabian forest peninsula (Schwaben) along the river on German territory back to Schaffhausen.
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·17.4 mi·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·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful hike which goes along the Rhine river. The highlight is the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, where you can 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 it goes on to Schaffhausen.
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·11.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrNature and culture-rich section of the Ostweg long-distance hiking trail This hike goes through dense forest, along excellent natural spots and through idyllic villages. Over mountains and valleys, this varied path offers breathtaking views and interesting historical places. This stage has all the rest stops. Highlights: -Gypsum, local and thermal museum -Beautiful view of the wide field landscape Edge Tower -Cloister of All Saints -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, 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 5.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 715 ft.
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 25.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Obertorturm?
Obertorturm: With an ascent of 2,112 ft, 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 2,073 ft 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.