Rhine Route
Section 4 Buchs (SG)–St. Margrethen
St.Galler Rheintal is an area often cosseted by the warm föhn wind. Much land has been won by the correction of the Alpenrhein waters in Rheintal. This has also created Europe’s largest freshwater delta with a wealth of birdlife.
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Arrival / return travel
Our recommendations for arrival by public transport.
Rail, bus, boat recommendations
| Timetable | Public transport stops and route |
|---|---|
| Buchs SG | Show on map |
| St. Margrethen | Show on map |
SwitzerlandMobility recommends covering the following sections by rail, bus or boat to shorten the route, to negotiate height differences or simply because it’s beautiful.
All recommendations
All recommendations
Length47 km
of which unsurfaced: 5 km
Height differenceBuchs (SG)–St. Margrethen: 80 m
St. Margrethen–Buchs (SG): 120 m
RequirementsGrade: easy
Conditions: easy
Helpful hintsBeware: unmanned border crossing at St. Margrethen: crossing permitted during day only and with identification
SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.
of which unsurfaced: 5 km
Height differenceBuchs (SG)–St. Margrethen: 80 m
St. Margrethen–Buchs (SG): 120 m
RequirementsGrade: easy
Conditions: easy
Helpful hintsBeware: unmanned border crossing at St. Margrethen: crossing permitted during day only and with identification
SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.
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AccommodationOvernight accommodation along the route
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Cycle rentalRental points along the route
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Bike shops along the route
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Places of interest along the route
Historic traffic routes (1)
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