Rheinfelden (Baden): Rhine, Cave and Views

Rheinfelden (Baden) can be explored through a wide range of attractions: a border marker on the Rhine Bridge, a house right on the river, an accessible stream cave and viewpoints above the High Rhine Valley. There are specific cultural, landscape and hiking destinations to help you choose where to stay. The themes range from underground watercourses to a recurring tradition in Eichsel.

The Rhine and historic places

At the Rheinfelden Rhine Bridge, a boundary stone split in two is built into the parapet at the border line. It bears the Baden and Aargau coats of arms and dates from 1810. This detail combines a precise date with the two coats of arms on the parapet.

Haus Salmegg is one of the oldest houses in Rheinfelden (Baden) and stands right on the Rhine. The gallery in the house hosts changing special exhibitions. This brings together a historic connection and a changing exhibition program as distinct cultural themes.

Tschamberhöhle cave and paths along the Rhine

Tschamberhöhle is a stream cave in shell limestone. It lies right on the banks of the Rhine in the Rheinfelden district of Karsau-Riedmatt. More than 500 metres of the cave are accessible to visitors. Wearing a helmet and carrying a flashlight, visitors explore underground watercourses, as well as wide and narrow passages, chambers and ravines. These varied formations give the cave its distinctive character.

A signposted footpath leads from the “Beuggen” stop along the Rhine to Tschamberhöhle in just under 20 minutes. Rheinfelden (Baden) has three railway stations on the High Rhine Railway between Basel and Singen. Beuggen is the specifically named starting point for the footpath to the cave.

The Eigenturm tower offers a different perspective on the landscape. It stands at 523 metres above sea level above the High Rhine Valley and affords expansive views over Rheinfelden and into Switzerland. The tower is right on the Westweg long-distance trail and is a destination for many local circular hikes. Those interested in underground formations will find a different focus at Tschamberhöhle than at the Eigenturm viewpoint.

Eichsel and the Dinkelberg

With its distinctive tower, St. Gallus Church in the Rheinfelden district of Eichsel is visible from far across the Dinkelberg. The Eichsel procession is also rooted in Eichsel: it takes place on the third Sunday in July in honour of the three virgins Wibrandis, Kunigundis and Mechtundis. After a church service, the reliquary shrines are carried in a procession through the village; the village festival then begins. Check the program for the relevant year before your trip.

For a walk along the Rhine, there is also the Rheinfelden Rhine Promenade Rally, with discovery tasks and puzzles. The map is available from the Tourist Information office or as a download. The rally combines a walk with activities for discovering and solving puzzles, while the cave and the observation tower appeal to different interests.

Lörrach as a wider travel destination

The wider travel destination of Lörrach also has its own cultural and landscape attractions. Lörrach lies in the southwest of Baden-Württemberg, in the Markgräflerland region, right on the Swiss border and very close to the neighbouring city of Basel. The Three Countries Museum in Lörrach has a permanent exhibition covering around 1,000 square metres. The Lörrach Sculpture Trail runs through the city and features 23 sculptures, fountains and monuments created by renowned sculptors.

The Burghof Lörrach’s cultural program includes singing and music, dance, cabaret, literature and children’s theatre. Burghof Lörrach GmbH organises the international STIMMEN Festival every year. The Lörrach weekly market also has a long history: it has been running since 1403.

Among Lörrach’s landscape attractions is the Tüllinger Wine Trail. Starting in Lörrach-Tüllingen, it connects the Riehen Wine Trail with the Weil Wine Trail. The interconnected wine trails on Tüllinger Berg pass through around 90 hectares of vineyards, including the “Riehener Schlipfer”, “Tüllinger Sonnenbrunnen”, “Weiler Schlipf”, “Haltinger Stiege” and “Ötlinger Sonnhole” vineyard sites. The Tüllinger Wine Trail offers views of the Wiese Valley and the Rhine Valley and provides insights into the work of winegrowers throughout the year.

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To the wider travel overview: Lörrach.