Hiking
Eschheimertalweg
Schaffhausen–Schaffhausen
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Eschheimertalweg
Schaffhausen–Schaffhausen
This route leads from Schaffhausen up to the Jura heights. From there you follow a circular path into the Eschheimtal valley. The path is, sometimes wooded, sometimes lined by meadows and fields and will gladden the heart of anyone seeking tranquillity and relaxation.
The circular route starts in Schaffhausen. It's amazing how quickly you find yourself outside the built-up area in a tiny, forested side valley. Here you go up a hill, where the first thing you find is the Griesbach Equestrian Sport Complex. Shortly afterwards the route takes you along the edge of woodland before the first breathtaking views over open fields and meadows open up before you.
Further on, the route alternates between wooded areas and fields. There are several inviting rest areas to take a break and tank up on energy. In summer these are wonderful spots for a barbecue. The picturesque scenery and tranquillity on the whole tour will make you feel totally at one with nature.
The last section of the tour leads back along the same route. Once back in Schaffhausen, it will rapidly become apparent how relaxingly remote the last few hours have been. A wonderful feeling to take home with you.
Further on, the route alternates between wooded areas and fields. There are several inviting rest areas to take a break and tank up on energy. In summer these are wonderful spots for a barbecue. The picturesque scenery and tranquillity on the whole tour will make you feel totally at one with nature.
The last section of the tour leads back along the same route. Once back in Schaffhausen, it will rapidly become apparent how relaxingly remote the last few hours have been. A wonderful feeling to take home with you.
This route leads from Schaffhausen up to the Jura heights. From there you follow a circular path into the Eschheimtal valley. The path is, sometimes wooded, sometimes lined by meadows and fields and will gladden the heart of anyone seeking tranquillity and relaxation.
The circular route starts in Schaffhausen. It's amazing how quickly you find yourself outside the built-up area in a tiny, forested side valley. Here you go up a hill, where the first thing you find is the Griesbach Equestrian Sport Complex. Shortly afterwards the route takes you along the edge of woodland before the first breathtaking views over open fields and meadows open up before you.
Further on, the route alternates between wooded areas and fields. There are several inviting rest areas to take a break and tank up on energy. In summer these are wonderful spots for a barbecue. The picturesque scenery and tranquillity on the whole tour will make you feel totally at one with nature.
The last section of the tour leads back along the same route. Once back in Schaffhausen, it will rapidly become apparent how relaxingly remote the last few hours have been. A wonderful feeling to take home with you.
Further on, the route alternates between wooded areas and fields. There are several inviting rest areas to take a break and tank up on energy. In summer these are wonderful spots for a barbecue. The picturesque scenery and tranquillity on the whole tour will make you feel totally at one with nature.
The last section of the tour leads back along the same route. Once back in Schaffhausen, it will rapidly become apparent how relaxingly remote the last few hours have been. A wonderful feeling to take home with you.
Length | Number of stages
9 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
150 m | 150 m
Hiking time
2 h 10 min
Grade | Fitness level
easy
(for wheelchair users)
|
difficult
(for wheelchair users)
Hints
Information for wheelchair users
The sightseeing attractions and overnight accommodation suggested by Switzerland Mobility are not necessarily wheelchair accessible. More information on accessibility is found at www.procap.ch/tourisme-inclusif or www.rollihotel.ch.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
Details
PDFArrival | return travel
Barrier-free travel / public transport
From the support railway station at Schaffhausen you travel by low-floor bus (Route 3) to the bus stop Schaffhausen, Riet.
Wheelchair-suitable parking spaces
The Griesbach Equestrian Sport Complex has a large car park but no official parking spaces for wheelchair users.
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WC Schaffhausen railway station
There are ladies and gents toilets in the underpass at Schaffhausen railway station, both with a wheelchair-accessible toilet. The measurements are identical however mirror-inverted. Use costs Fr.1.00. The outer door is extremely stiff to open. WC info gents: door width 76cm; movement area (DxB) 100x160cm; seat height 46cm; hand grips right fixed, left moveable; access left; mirror height 110cm; washbasin underside clearance 70cm.
km0 - km2.1
The first section to the Griesbach Equestrian Sport Complex is surfaced. The surface is damaged in places but these can be bypassed. Around 100 metres in height must be mastered on this stretch.
WC equestrian centre
The ladies toilets at the Griesbach Equestrian Sport Complex has a wheelchair-accessible toilet that requires a Eurokey. WC info: door width 80cm; movement area (DxB) 170x200cm; seat height 46cm; hand grips right & left moveable; access right; mirror height 90cm (additional wall mirror 190cm high) washbasin underside clearance 76cm.
www.griesbach.ch/
km2.1 - km3.7
This section is mainly on field (60%) and gravel paths (10%) with coarse gravel. One part is surfaced (30%).
Rest spot
At the edge of the woods at km3.6 is a rest spot with benches and barbecue.
km3.7 - km5.1
The following circular route leads clockwise around a field on a field path. It is also possible to take the path in an anti-clockwise direction from this point.
km4.2
At km4.2, around 10m of the route is over a tightly stamped-down forest floor that can become rather soft in rainy weather. Should this be the case, follow the field path for another 20m and take the alternative route at the edge of the forest.
Rest spot
At km4.8 is a rest spot with a barbecue and several tables and benches.
km5.1 - 8.8
The return journey is made along the same path that you took from km0 - km5.1.
Arrival | return travel
Barrier-free return journey / public transport
Take the low-floor bus (Route 3) from the bus stop Schaffhausen, Riet to the Schaffhausen support railway station.
Contact
Procap Reisen & Sport
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
