Nature Reserve Guide
Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund is a nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, situated west of Greffern in the municipality of Rheinmünster. Established in 1995, this 229.6-hectare area features a varied landscape of old river arms, floodplains, and unique habitats like the Ziegersee quarry pond and an Orchid Meadow. The terrain, characterized by the flat Rhine region and its natural features, provides a suitable environment for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund is a 229.6-hectare nature reserve located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, west of Greffern. Established in 1995, it features diverse landscapes including old river arms, floodplains, and unique habitats.
The nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, gravel biking, and mountain biking. There are more than 100 routes available, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 2,000 visitors.
Yes, the reserve features a 4.7-mile (7.5 km) hiking trail with informative signage. Other hiking options include the 5.3-mile (8.6 km) Westwall Bunker Remains – Rhine Riverbank loop. More information is available in the Hiking in Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund guide.
The flat terrain along the Rhine provides excellent cycling opportunities. Popular touring cycling routes include the 20-mile (32.2 km) Greffern Marina – Rheinau–Gambsheim Barrage loop. For more options, consult the Cycling in Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund guide.
Many routes in the reserve are rated as easy, particularly for cycling due to the flat terrain. For hiking, the Easy hikes in Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund guide provides suitable options.
Key natural features include the Ziegersee, a distinctive quarry pond, and the Orchid Meadow, which typically blooms in May. Remnants of bunkers from the historic West Wall are also present within the area. Explore these and more in the Attractions in Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund guide.
Yes, the area offers road cycling routes, benefiting from the generally flat terrain. An example is the 17.9-mile (28.8 km) Swans on the Rhine – Erländersee loop. The Road Cycling Routes in Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund guide lists additional options.
Gravel biking and mountain biking routes are available in the region. An easy gravel biking option is the 14.8-mile (23.8 km) Greffern Marina – Greffern Rhine Ferry loop. For more trails, refer to the Gravel biking in Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund and MTB Trails in Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund guides.
Rheinknie Alter Kopfgrund is a popular destination, with over 2,400 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Guided tours for groups can be arranged. Contact Arnold Seifried at +49 173 9821-347 for more information. Group guides can also be organized through www.pamina-rheinpark.org.
The Orchid Meadow, located on the southwest shore of the Greffern quarry lake, is best visited in May when most orchids are in bloom.

