Illinger Baggersee – Illingen Quarry Lake loop from Elchesheim-Illingen

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Illinger Baggersee – Illingen Quarry Lake loop from Elchesheim-Illingen

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Illinger Baggersee – Illingen Quarry Lake loop from Elchesheim-Illingen

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3.74km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Auer Köpfle - Illinger Altrhein - Motherner Wörth

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Auer Köpfle – Illinger Altrhein – Motherner Wörth Nature Reserve

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Since 1990, designated nature reserve on the municipal areas of Illingen and Au am Rhein. Large Rhine floodplains, a gravel pit lake, and many nesting sites for birds.

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Bridge over the Illinger Altrhein

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a wonderful piece of nature, the Rhein-Auen, also here!

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1.09 km

Illinger Baggersee

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Beautiful lake in the nature reserve, where dredging has not taken place since 2004. A small path leads around the lake. Not recommended during or after heavy rain, as it …

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1.49 km

Goldkanal Confluence with the Rhine

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A hike through the nature reserve to the Gold Canal, there is always something new to discover.

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2.06 km

Pebble Beach Rest Area at the Illinger Altrhein

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2.46 km

Illinger Ford

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The largest of several connections between the Illinger Baggersee and the Goldkanal. Mostly crossable with dry feet. Very beautiful views in both directions.

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3.34 km

During the weekday mornings and evenings, the Goldkanal is a place of rest. At the weekend and during the holidays, water sports enthusiasts and bathers cavort here. It's worth waiting for the sunset.

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