Sandy beach on the Rhine loop from Riedstadt

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Sandy beach on the Rhine loop from Riedstadt

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Sandy beach on the Rhine loop from Riedstadt

04:23

17.4km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue

Bruderlöcher

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.46 km

Swedish Column

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"December 1631 - Thirty Years War" ...
We are standing on historical ground: a military masterpiece for the time.
Last but not least, the course of the Rhine has also …

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5.82 km

Altrhein Shore Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue

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Vacant spot directly on the Altrhein, which is otherwise hardly accessible up to this point. Sometimes boats are anchored or pass by.

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7.00 km

Confluence of the Old Rhine with the Rhine

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The mouth of the Altrhein is clearly visible from this point. A dam in the Rhine marks the confluence.

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7.34 km

Natural riverbanks at Rhine km 474

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Informative information sign about the animal world on and in the Rhine.

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7.70 km

Sandy beach on the Rhine

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Beginning of a slightly longer stretch of shore with sand. Beautiful direct view of the Rhine and the passing ships.

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8.29 km

View of Oppenheim from the Rhine shore

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The Katharienkirche and the Landskron Castle in Oppenheim can be clearly seen directly on the Rhine. Requirement: binoculars, high mobile phone zoom or very good eyes :-)

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9.99 km

Mistletoe Trees in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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10.7 km

View of the Schusterwörther Old Rhine

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View of the Schusterwörther Altrhein. Going in the direction of the Rhine - or in the direction of the Kühkopf - 3 arms of the Rhine can be seen.

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

176 m

151 m

135 m

Surfaces

9.83 km

5.90 km

1.22 km

491 m

Elevation

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Comments

November 9, 2024,Die Schwedensäule – Wasser und Sand Runde von Erfelden

The parking lot at the sports hall was the starting point. First we went through fields with refreshments. Then we went into the nature reserve.

Unfortunately I can't say much about it. The only thing to see is the Swedish Column. Otherwise you don't see much, unless you walk the route directly along the Rhine. Otherwise there is a lot …

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April 11, 2025,🇩🇪 26 Deiche und Dschungel am Rhein

The 'Kühkopf' is known as Hesse's largest nature reserve. However, the 'Knoblochsaue', located to the north, completes it in terms of size and importance. In addition to jungle-like zones, the area is characterized by water funnels from historical floods.

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