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Elz Trail – View of the Elz River loop from Waldmatten

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Elz Trail – View of the Elz River loop from Waldmatten

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Elz Trail – View of the Elz River loop from Waldmatten

01:35

6.25km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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190 m

Wooden bridge over the Kinzig

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Great wooden bridge. Very long.

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715 m

Wooden Bridges and Picnic Area in Ortenaukreis

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Blends in perfectly with nature. The path is well developed. Good footwear is recommended

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1.29 km

Elz Trail

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A great path through the Baden jungle along the lower Elz. It leads over several Hozbrücken and is also interesting for children.

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1.41 km

View of the Elz River

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Here you will find wonderfully idyllic spots

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1.88 km

The Church Line

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Interesting markings from the 30 Years War.

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3.20 km

Rheindamm Gravel Path

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The path is not tarred or paved, but is easy to drive, even with road tires.

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4.98 km

Rhine Riverside Path near Ortenaukreis

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To relax, ideally with the sun setting, there is a great atmosphere.

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6.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

2.29 km

202 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

2.20 km

584 m

136 m

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 8 August

33°C

15°C

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Comments

March 25, 2022,Elzpfad Nonnenweier/ Wittenweier

Beautiful round through the Rheinauen and along the Rhine.
I liked that very much.

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February 11, 2024,Runde an Rhein und Elz, Nonnenweier

Signs of spring everywhere... just the weather... it says it's still February. Still a great round with a high enjoyment factor 👍

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May 9, 2024,Der Elzpfad ... 🌞🤩🤙🏻🤙🏻

Walked the Elzpfad with my parents today 🌞 beautifully laid out path with lots of cool, small wooden bridges and great views ... 🌞🤩🤙🏻🤙🏻

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April 6, 2025,de Elzpfad ... 🌞🤩🤘🏻

Today I walked the Elzpfad again with my parents 🤩 what can I say, it was fantastically beautiful again ... 🌞🤩🤘🏻

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August 3, 2024,Elzpfad Wittenweier

The mostly shaded Elz Trail winds its way between Wittenweier and Nonnenweier, close to the water, through a wild, primeval-like floodplain forest. Benches are placed frequently for resting or simply pausing to listen to nature. The information panels along the path provide informative insights into the Elz and Rhine rivers, as well as the local flora and fauna. The return …

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December 20, 2022,Elzpfad "Badischer Amazonas" Nonnenweier

Did a little hike on the Elzpfad in the Rheinauen of Nonnenweier today.

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April 27, 2025,Elzpfad Wittenweier ⭐️

Today we finally had time to take a longer walk through the beautiful spring greenery on the way home. We started in Wittenweier, took a side path to the Elz River, and then immediately onto the beautiful Elz Trail. In this area, a flood protection zone extends alongside the Rhine, consisting of the old Rhine branches, the Alter Elz, the …

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November 8, 2025,Elzpfad – Blick auf die Elz Runde von Wittenweier

A beautiful MAGICAL Mystery TOUR with my wife on a Saturday afternoon in the fog.

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Elz Trail – View of the Elz River loop from Waldmatten

Wooden bridge over the Kinzig

Wooden Bridges and Picnic Area in Ortenaukreis

Elz Trail

View of the Elz River

The Church Line

Rheindamm Gravel Path

Rhine Cycle Path

Rhine Riverside Path near Ortenaukreis

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