Discover Adelhausen: cycling routes and a circular hike

Adelhausen features on two regional cycling routes; alongside longer rides, there is also the Obereichsel–Adelhausen circular trail, rated easy. This gives you different options when planning your day: a walk that takes about an hour, or routes that are considerably longer.

Cycling on regional routes

The 34.3-kilometre Panorama Circular Route runs from Rheinfelden via Degerfelden, Adelhausen, Nordschwaben and Schwörstadt. The Dinkelberg-Wiesental high-altitude cycling route is 52.4 kilometres long and runs from Lörrach via Adelhausen back to Lörrach. Both routes pass through Adelhausen, but differ in length and course. If cycling is your main focus, you can first consider which of the two stated distances best suits your plans for the day.

The Dinkelberg has a well-signposted network of cycling routes, and six e-bike circular tours are planned. The climbs are considered manageable for people with average fitness and easier to ride on an e-bike. This general assessment applies to the cycling options on the Dinkelberg. Routes and signage may change, so it is worth checking current maps before setting off.

An easy circular walk

The Obereichsel–Adelhausen circular trail is 4.1 kilometres long and takes about an hour. It starts and ends at St. Gallus Church in Rheinfelden-Eichsel and is rated easy. Highlights of the loop include the varied Dinkelberg landscape and the village church. This makes the walk a manageable alternative to the longer cycling routes, without needing to choose a cycling route. Trail markings and conditions may change; check them before you set off.

In the wider destination of Rheinfelden (Baden)

The wider destination of Rheinfelden (Baden) also offers its own nature and cultural experiences. Tschamber Cave is a stream cave in the Muschelkalk limestone on the banks of the Rhine in the Karsau-Riedmatt district. More than 500 metres of the cave are accessible to visitors. Wearing a helmet and carrying a flashlight, they can explore underground streams, passages, chambers and ravines. From Beuggen stop, a signposted footpath follows the Rhine to the cave in just under 20 minutes.

Those interested in views and hiking will find more to explore in this wider destination: Eigenturm tower stands 523 metres above the High Rhine valley and offers sweeping views over Rheinfelden and into Switzerland. It lies directly on the Westweg trail and is a destination for many local circular walks. Rheinfelden (Baden) is also part of the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. In the Eichsel district, St. Gallus Church, with its distinctive tower, is visible from far across the Dinkelberg.

History and tradition are also part of the region’s character. A boundary stone dating from 1810, split in two and bearing the coats of arms of Baden and Aargau, is built into the parapet of the Rheinfelden Rhine bridge at the border line. In Eichsel, the Eichsler Umgang 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 through the village in a procession, followed by the village festival. Check the programme for the relevant year before your trip.

Haus Salmegg is one of the oldest houses in Rheinfelden (Baden) and stands directly on the Rhine. Its gallery hosts changing special exhibitions. For getting around the wider destination, there are three stations on the High Rhine Railway between Basel and Singen.

Choose your stay to suit your plans

Outings in the wider destination of Rheinfelden (Baden) add caves, views and regional culture to the options. Which accommodation suits your plans will depend on its exact location and the information provided for each property.

Back to the wider travel overview: Rheinfelden.