Plittersdorf–Seltz Rhine Ferry – Seltz Gravel Lake loop from Seltz

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Plittersdorf–Seltz Rhine Ferry – Seltz Gravel Lake loop from Seltz

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Plittersdorf–Seltz Rhine Ferry – Seltz Gravel Lake loop from Seltz

01:27

5.75km

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: September 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle du delta de la Sauer

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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27 m

Auberge du Rhin

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The restaurant is right next to the Rhine ferry.

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91 m

Plittersdorf–Seltz Rhine Ferry

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The Plittersdorf–Seltz Rhine Ferry (in French: Bac Seltz–Plittersdorf or Bac de Seltz) is a cable ferry across the Rhine south of Karlsruhe. It connects the French municipality of Seltz in …

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274 m

Snack Bar by the Lake

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Unfortunately it was closed for us, but nice location

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450 m

View of the Rhine Lock

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The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers and is approximately 1,233 km long. Its source lies in the Swiss Alps, where it originates from several mountain streams. From …

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988 m

Dyckerhoff Gravières et Sablières Seltz

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Directly in the Rhine plain near Seltz lies the Dyckerhoff Gravières et Sablières gravel pit. Sand and gravel are extracted and processed here, which over many years has also led …

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2.09 km

Delta de la Sauer Nature Reserve

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Ancient willows, pruned so they can continue to survive.

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3.71 km

View of the Rhine Riverbank

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Total peace and pure nature - good to switch off and slow down

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4.13 km

The extensive body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and dense bank vegetation, offers beautiful views and attractive photo opportunities, especially in the quiet evening hours. Several former gravel pits, …

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5.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

2.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.59 km