Plittersdorf–Seltz Rhine Ferry – Seltz Gravel Lake loop from Seltz

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Plittersdorf–Seltz Rhine Ferry – Seltz Gravel Lake loop from Seltz

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Plittersdorf–Seltz Rhine Ferry – Seltz Gravel Lake loop from Seltz

01:27

5.75km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle du delta de la Sauer

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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27 m

Auberge du Rhin

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The restaurant is right next to the Rhine ferry.

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91 m

Plittersdorf–Seltz Rhine Ferry

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The Plittersdorf–Seltz Rhine Ferry (in French: Bac Seltz–Plittersdorf or Bac de Seltz) is a cable ferry across the Rhine south of Karlsruhe. It connects the French municipality of Seltz in Alsace on the left bank of the Rhine with the German town of Plittersdorf, a district of Rastatt, on the right bank. It is operated by the French European Community of Alsace. Use of the ferry is free of charge.

After the service was interrupted for five years following an accident, operations resumed in September 2010 with the newly built ferry Saletio. From October 2010 to July 2011, the ferry was out of service due to technical problems. Since then, it has transported around 100,000 cars, 60,000 bicycles, and 30,000 pedestrians per year.

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274 m

Snack Bar by the Lake

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Unfortunately it was closed for us, but nice location

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450 m

View of the Rhine Lock

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The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers and is approximately 1,233 km long. Its source lies in the Swiss Alps, where it originates from several mountain streams. From there, it first flows through Switzerland and then partly forms the border between Germany and France, before continuing through Germany and finally the Netherlands.
At Rotterdam, the Rhine divides into several distributaries and finally reaches the North Sea. Its catchment area is very large (approx. 185,000 km²) and includes many tributaries such as the Moselle, Main, or Neckar.
The Rhine is of great importance to Europe:
Shipping: One of the world's most important waterways for trade and transport
Economy: Connection of many industrial and port cities
Nature: Habitat for numerous animal and plant species
Energy: Utilization through hydropower in the Alpine regions
Due to its location and use, the Rhine is considered one of Central Europe's most important lifelines.

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988 m

Dyckerhoff Gravières et Sablières Seltz

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Directly in the Rhine plain near Seltz lies the Dyckerhoff Gravières et Sablières gravel pit. Sand and gravel are extracted and processed here, which over many years has also led to the creation of the large water surfaces of the gravel pits.

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2.09 km

Delta de la Sauer Nature Reserve

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Ancient willows, pruned so they can continue to survive.

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3.71 km

View of the Rhine Riverbank

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Total peace and pure nature - good to switch off and slow down

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4.13 km

Seltz Gravel Lake

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The extensive body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and dense bank vegetation, offers beautiful views and attractive photo opportunities, especially in the quiet evening hours. Several former gravel pits, including the Salmengrund, are located in the vicinity of Seltz and shape the landscape along the Rhine today.

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5.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

2.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.59 km