Sandy beach on the Rhine loop from Riedstadt

Hiking trails & Routes

Sandy beach on the Rhine loop from Riedstadt

Moderate

4.6

(15)

hikers

Sandy beach on the Rhine loop from Riedstadt

04:23

17.4km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue

Bruderlöcher

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.46 km

Swedish Column

Highlight • Monument

"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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.82 km

Altrhein Shore Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue

Highlight • River

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.00 km

Confluence of the Old Rhine with the Rhine

Highlight • River

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.34 km

Natural riverbanks at Rhine km 474

Highlight • Beach

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.70 km

Sandy beach on the Rhine

Highlight • Beach

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.29 km

View of Oppenheim from the Rhine shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 :-)

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.99 km

Mistletoe Trees in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Highlight • Natural

10.7 km

View of the Schusterwörther Old Rhine

Highlight • River

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

507 m

295 m

131 m

Surfaces

9.53 km

5.92 km

1.39 km

557 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Today

Wednesday 7 October

17°C

9°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

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 …

Showing Translation

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.

Showing Translation