Bad Säckingen - Rheinfelden

This stage from Bad Säckingen to Rheinfelden mostly leads us directly along the left bank of the Rhine and will therefore not challenge us with any significant inclines. The gentle flow of the Rhine and the views across to the German side invite one to let their thoughts wander. Even for the Romans, this section was special, as there were no bridges here at that time. A number of ruined Roman watchtowers and the remains of a Roman castle bear witness to this era. Still clearly visible remains of the "Bürkli" structure can be found on a ridge before the mouth of the Möhlinerbach into the Rhine. Shortly thereafter, we pass along the Riburg saltworks. In earlier times, a large amount of salt was extracted here by dissolving underground salt deposits. Recently, however, this has been approached with more restraint after widespread ground subsidence drew attention to the consequences of this extraction.

Rheinfelden is, like Laufenburg, an agglomeration at the two bridgeheads of the old Rhine bridge there, with impressive old towns on both sides.