The best dog-friendly hikes and walks in Mainz-Bingen

Information about its creation and the nature there: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gro%C3%9Fer_Sand There are also information trails. Info here: https://www.mainz.de/angebote-entdecken/gruenes-mainz/naherholung/mainzer-sand

Nature reserve

You almost get the impression of being in a dune landscape near the sea. And this isn't surprising, because in prehistoric times, this area was indeed covered by the sea. With a bit of luck, you might even find marine fossils here. 🍀🍀🍀

A comfortable bench for resting by the orchard.

The wooden sculpture can be found at the Selz bridge.

ViaNatura is the name of a 9.9 km long hiking trail through the heart of Rheinhessen. It crosses the Hahnheim district and, in sections, follows the course of the Selz River. The Selz is a tributary of the Rhine and meanders for 61 km through Rheinhessen before finally flowing into the Rhine near Ingelheim. The hiking trail is particularly distinguished by its wild and romantic views, such as the diverse biotopes (nature reserves) with their countless, and in some cases very rare and protected, animal and plant species.

Information panel for the ViaNatura circular hiking trail

The Jewish cemetery in Hahnheim was established in the second half of the 19th century (around 1884?). An article in the "Frankfurter Israelitisches Familienblatt" (Frankfurt Jewish Family Journal) reports on the desecration of the cemetery at the end of 1904: Hahnheim Ff IsrFambl 06011905.jpg (22506 bytes) Article in the "Frankfurter Israelitisches Familienblatt" of January 6, 1905: "Hahnheim (Rheinhessen). Because of the gravestones recently demolished in the Jewish cemetery, the investigating magistrate has repeatedly conducted interrogations; however, these have so far been unsuccessful." The last burial in the Jewish cemetery in Hahnheim took place in September 1938 (Emil Trum). In March 1945, the cemetery was destroyed (see inscription on memorial stone), and the stones were used to build an anti-tank barrier. In 1948, the cemetery was restored as far as possible. Even today, traces of the destruction are still visible on the gravestones. In the cemetery stands a memorial stone for Jewish victims of the Nazi era. The inscription reads: "In memory of the Jewish community who perished under the Nazi regime. The cemetery was destroyed by the Nazis in 1945, and the gravestones were used to construct an anti-tank barrier." The cemetery covers 11.22 ares. Today, no more than 20 gravestones stand in two rows on the left and right, arranged loosely. Characteristic of the cemetery are the ten mighty field maple trees, visible from afar. The path at the southern end of Hahnheim, colloquially known as the "Jews' Path," leads directly to the iron double gate bearing the Star of David. The cemetery is maintained by the local fire department on behalf of the municipality. On New Year's Eve 1987/88, the cemetery was desecrated by two youths, aged 13 and 14, from Friesenheim and Köngernheim. They vandalized several gravestones. Source: https://www.alemannia-judaica.de/hahnheim_friedhof.htm