The Rehberger Weg
Until October 31, 2025
The Rehberger-Weg is a five-kilometre trail linking two countries, two municipalities, two cultural institutions – and countless stories. Launched in 2015, the path stretches from Weil am Rhein to Riehen, between the Fondation Beyeler and the Vitra Campus. Guided by waymarkers created by the artist Tobias Rehberger, walkers have until 31 October 2025 to explore a uniquely diverse natural and cultural landscape. The Rehberger-Weg provides an opportunity to understand the history and stories of the surroundings and its inhabitants.
On the Rehberger-Weg, walkers can explore a uniquely diverse natural and cultural landscape spanning Switzerland and Germany. The trail and its waymarkers provide an opportunity to understand the history and stories of the surroundings and its inhabitants, as well as encouraging interaction with the natural environment.
On the Swiss side, the Rehberger-Weg begins at the idyllic Naturbad Riehen natural swimming pool by Herzog & de Meuron and continues into the German side through the vineyards of the Tüllinger mountain before reaching the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rein. Walking the Rehberger-Weg route takes about one and a half hours. The trail's start and finish points are well connected to public transport and can be reached in less than 20 minutes from Basel city centre, from Lörrach (D) or from St. Louis (F).
The idea of a cross-border trail was initiated during IBA Basel. The project was conceived and carried out in partnership between the Fondation Beyeler, the municipality of Riehen, Vitra and the town of Weil am Rhein. Support from the Swiss clock manufacturer Swatch enabled the production of the artistic installations situated on the trail.
On the Rehberger-Weg, walkers can explore a uniquely diverse natural and cultural landscape spanning Switzerland and Germany. The trail and its waymarkers provide an opportunity to understand the history and stories of the surroundings and its inhabitants, as well as encouraging interaction with the natural environment.
On the Swiss side, the Rehberger-Weg begins at the idyllic Naturbad Riehen natural swimming pool by Herzog & de Meuron and continues into the German side through the vineyards of the Tüllinger mountain before reaching the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rein. Walking the Rehberger-Weg route takes about one and a half hours. The trail's start and finish points are well connected to public transport and can be reached in less than 20 minutes from Basel city centre, from Lörrach (D) or from St. Louis (F).
The idea of a cross-border trail was initiated during IBA Basel. The project was conceived and carried out in partnership between the Fondation Beyeler, the municipality of Riehen, Vitra and the town of Weil am Rhein. Support from the Swiss clock manufacturer Swatch enabled the production of the artistic installations situated on the trail.
Publication date: 23.6.2025