View of the Rhine – Taubergießen Floodplain loop from Orschweier

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View of the Rhine – Taubergießen Floodplain loop from Orschweier

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View of the Rhine – Taubergießen Floodplain loop from Orschweier

01:38

27.0km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Taubergießen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.01 km

Ferry in Kappel-Grafenhausen

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The ferry is free

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8.19 km

View of the Rhine

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The cycle path runs for miles, often directly along the Rhine, so you have a constant view of the river. Unfortunately, it's not clear what makes the spot marked here a highlight.

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10.1 km

Here you cycle through the beautiful riparian forests of the Rhine. Between the trees you can see the water sparkling over and over again. Surely you also find a nice spot on the shore, where a short break is worthwhile.

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10.2 km

Herrenkopf Bridge and Rest Area

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An ancient wooden bridge that leads over the water. What peace in this beautiful place. Only the sounds of the animals can be heard.

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13.0 km

Taubergießen Weir

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This arm of the Rhine is reserved for nature; no ships sail here.

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13.2 km

Riverside Shelter in Taubergießen

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Directly on the banks of the Rhine is this simple shelter, offering hikers and cyclists a welcome spot for a break. From here, you have a magnificent view of the …

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13.7 km

Rhine riverside at Taubergießen Nature Reserve

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17.1 km

Ford at Taubergießen

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beautiful here. Not just the ford as such. Stop is recommended!

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27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

6.05 km

4.26 km

3.13 km

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

8.40 km

5.26 km

847 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

20°C

9°C

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Comments

August 25, 2022,Ein bisschen Taubergießen

I actually wanted to go back to Rheinhausen and through the Elzwiesen, but at 32 degrees it was a bit too exhausting for me.
But it was still a nice tour.

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