Greffern Rhine Ferry loop from Lichtenau

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Greffern Rhine Ferry loop from Lichtenau

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Greffern Rhine Ferry loop from Lichtenau

03:23

13.4km

30m

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: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lichtenauer Rheinniederung

Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.30 km

Acher Allee Path in Lichtenauer Rheinniederung

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A very nice path along the stream, with a little luck you can see a lot of animals, from ducks to snakes in summer 😉

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5.90 km

Trails in Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund Conservation Area

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Wonderful fauna and floral habitats

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6.61 km

Greffern Rhine Ferry

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The Drusus ferry operates on the Rhine between Greffern and Drusenheim in Alsace at Rhine kilometer 321. The crossing from France to Germany was free.

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9.94 km

Altrhein Forest Path in Lichtenauer Rheinniederung

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Idilic path along an arm of the old Rhine.

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10.3 km

Suspension Bridge and Resting Benches at Altrheingraben

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Very nice suspension bridge in a wonderful nature.

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10.6 km

Old Apple Tree in Lichtenauer Rheinniederung

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Very beautiful orchard meadow with old trees

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11.5 km

Lakeside Dock in Lichtenauer Rheinniederung

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Geese 🪿

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11.6 km

Riedsee Lichtenauer Rheinniederung

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quiet, relaxing place - also suitable for fishing

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

976 m

601 m

440 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

3.81 km

1.73 km

1.33 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

15°C

6°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

April 13, 2025,Altrhein – Riedsee Runde von Grauelsbaum

It's actually a typical Rhine meadow hike. Part of it runs along the dam on the Rhine. In this case, it was the first 3 km.
You're accompanied by melodious birdsong, and the scent of wild garlic fills your nostrils.
There are some great sections that will totally inspire you, and then others that drag on.
The beginning and middle …

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April 5, 2025,NSG Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund / Lichtenauer Rheinniederung

In the early afternoon, we drive to Greffern and park at the hikers' parking lot near the Acher pumping station and the restaurant by the river.
In bright sunshine and warm temperatures, our walk takes us through the two nature reserves of the Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund and Lichtenauer Rheinniederung. We walk through the Junggrund, a renaturalized area 🤔 in the …

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