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Walking route · Kehl · Updated on 14 November 2026

Rheinaueweg walk

Rheinaueweg is a walk of 151.2 km from Kehl. Along the way you'll find 217 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points, 9 public toilets and 1 bike pump.

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Rheinaueweg
Limburg · after 68.1 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 151.2 km
  • ± 34:00 h
  • ↑ 228 m · ↓ 108 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Kehl

    0 km
  2. 947 m · 31 benches

    Water point

    947 m
  3. 415 m · 13 benches

    Public toilet

    1.4 km
  4. 9.9 km · 8 benches

    Public toilet

    11.3 km
  5. 56.8 km · 44 benches

    Limburg

    68.1 km

    Ruins

  6. 4.7 km · 20 benches

    Burg Sponeck and 1 more

    72.8 km

    Kastell Sasbach-Jechtingen

  7. 555 m · 4 benches

    Public toilet

    73.3 km
  8. 10.8 km · 10 benches

    Breisacher Münster St. Stephan

    84.1 km

    Public toilet and bike pump

  9. 30.4 km · 22 benches

    Public toilet

    114.5 km
  10. 1.9 km

    Public toilet

    116.5 km
  11. 8.6 km · 2 benches

    Water point

    125.1 km
  12. 233 m

    Water point

    125.3 km
  13. 195 m

    Public toilet

    125.5 km
  14. 2.8 km · 8 benches

    Public toilet

    128.3 km
  15. 4 km · 17 benches

    Public toilet

    132.3 km
  16. 18.9 km · 33 benches

    Finish

    151.2 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 62 kmBetween 11.3 km and 73.3 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

4 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 228 m
Down
↓ 108 m
Highest point
267 m
Lowest point
138 m
  • 5 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

151.2 km in total
  • Track: 122.8 km
  • Path: 9.5 km
  • Street: 7.9 km
  • Road: 5.5 km
  • Footpath: 4.2 km
  • Cycleway: 775 m
  • Stairs: 5 stairs

Surfaces

151.2 km in total
  • Gravel: 85.6 km
  • Asphalt: 21 km
  • Unpaved: 11.4 km
  • Paved: 5.4 km
  • Natural: 5.2 km
  • Unknown: 22.3 km

About the walking route Rheinaueweg

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Rheinaueweg is a walking route of 151.2 km that starts in Kehl. It does not end where it starts. You start in Kehl and finish in Weil am Rhein. Along the way you pass Limburg (after 68.1 km), Burg Sponeck (after 72.8 km) and Kastell Sasbach-Jechtingen (after 72.8 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 228 m in total and descend 108 m. There are 5 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 34:00 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (122.8 km), path (9.5 km) and street (7.9 km). Of the surface, 85.6 km gravel and 21 km asphalt. For 22.3 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 217 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points, 9 public toilets and 1 bike pump. You can fill your bottle after 947 m, after 125.1 km and after 125.3 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 62 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Cathedral of Our LadyCathedral of Our LadyAttraction · 4 km from the route
  2. 2Vitra Design Museum, Frank Gehry (1989)Vitra Design Museum, Frank Gehry (1989)Museum · 675 m from the route
  3. 3Kunstmuseum Basel | NeubauKunstmuseum Basel | NeubauMuseum · 4.2 km from the route
  4. 4Fondation BeyelerFondation BeyelerMuseum · 3.1 km from the route
  5. 5Palais RohanPalais RohanCastle · 3.9 km from the route
  6. 6Little FranceLittle FranceAttraction · 4.6 km from the route
  7. 7Museum TinguelyMuseum TinguelyMuseum · 3.6 km from the route
  8. 8Grande ÎleGrande ÎleAttraction · 4.3 km from the route
  9. 9Musée AlsacienMusée AlsacienMuseum · 4 km from the route
  10. 10Museum of Modern and Contemporary ArtMuseum of Modern and Contemporary ArtMuseum · 5 km from the route
  11. 11Musée des Beaux-ArtsMusée des Beaux-ArtsMuseum · 3.9 km from the route
  12. 12Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung LudwigAntikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung LudwigMuseum · 4.2 km from the route
  13. 13Vauban DamVauban DamAttraction · 4.9 km from the route
  14. 14Le VaisseauLe VaisseauMuseum · 2.3 km from the route
  15. 15Musée HistoriqueMusée HistoriqueMuseum · 4 km from the route
  16. 16MemorialMemorialMemorial · 4 km from the route
  17. 17Palace of the RhinePalace of the RhineCastle · 4.1 km from the route
  18. 18Monument StoeberMonument StoeberMemorial · 4.7 km from the route
  19. 19WeißtannenturmWeißtannenturmAttraction · 241 m from the route
  20. 20Monument du Général AbbatucciMonument du Général AbbatucciMemorial · 1.4 km from the route
  21. 21Vestiges du château de ButenheimVestiges du château de ButenheimRuins · 2.2 km from the route
  22. 22Swiss Bobsleigh RunSwiss Bobsleigh RunAttraction · 2.6 km from the route
  23. 23Balthasar CastleBalthasar CastleCastle · 2.8 km from the route
  24. 24Musée de Sismologie et de Magnétisme TerrestreMusée de Sismologie et de Magnétisme TerrestreMuseum · 3 km from the route
  25. 25Musée de MinéralogieMusée de MinéralogieMuseum · 3.2 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Rheinaueweg?

Rheinaueweg is 151.2 km long. Allow ± 34:00 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Kehl to Weil am Rhein.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Kehl.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 228 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 9 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 62 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 3 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Limburg, Burg Sponeck and Kastell Sasbach-Jechtingen.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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