Little Rhine – Mathieu Ritter Observatory loop from Village-Neuf

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Little Rhine – Mathieu Ritter Observatory loop from Village-Neuf

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Little Rhine – Mathieu Ritter Observatory loop from Village-Neuf

01:14

4.83km

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: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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46 m

Märkt Dam and Border Crossing

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Starting point for hikes. Interesting dam, nicely described. On the French side a fish ladder

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781 m

Little Rhine

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The Petit Rhin is a waterway located in the heart of Rhine Island, in the Petite Camargue Alsacienne Nature Reserve. It was created as part of a renaturation project aimed …

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847 m

The K hydroelectric power plant on Rhine Island is a modern facility that is part of the region's renaturation project. It was commissioned by EDF as part of the renewal of the Kembs2 hydroelectric concession.

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2.31 km

Mathieu Ritter Observatory

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The Mathieu-Ritter Observatory was built by the "Broken Arms" Association in 2018.

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2.50 km

Vieux Rhin Birdwatching Area

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Away from the path, a short path leads down the embankment. Here you have the opportunity to observe the bird world a little closer.

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3.29 km

View of the Rhine

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small detour from the path and you have a beautiful view of the Rhine

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3.78 km

Belvédère du Petit Rhin

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The Belvédère du Petit Rhin is one of four observation towers on the Île du Rhin.
It stands high on a small hill with a sweeping view.
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4.21 km

Grand Canal d'Alsace

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The cycle path next to the Grand Canal d'Alsace offering a scenic and enjoyable experience. Stretching along the canal, it offers a peaceful setting. The path is well maintained and …

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4.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

1.51 km

161 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

1.61 km

161 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

May 29, 2023,de altrheininsel 🪷🌞🤩🤘

Small fresh air walk 👣👣 with the parents on the Altrheininsel 🤩🤘 what can I say, pure nature... just perfect.. 🤩🤘

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March 24, 2023,Sentier du Petit Rhin au Vieux Rhin

Today there was at least enough time for a short tour of the Rhine island. The starting point was the small parking lot at the Stauwehr Markt. From there, two circular routes are signposted, the Sentier du Petit Rhin au Vieux Rhin and a longer route around the whole island. The paths themselves are unspectacular, but lined with blooming sloes …

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January 6, 2025,2 Versuch ... endlich Sonne 🌞 🤩🤘🏻

... so off to France and took a ride in the petite Camargue on the Altrhein island 🤩🤘🏻 at 14 degrees plus and sunshine 🤦‍♀️😂🌞

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