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Main Ferry Höchst – View of Höchst loop from Schwanheim

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Hesse

Main Ferry Höchst – View of Höchst loop from Schwanheim

Moderate

3.8

(5)

19

hikers

Main Ferry Höchst – View of Höchst loop from Schwanheim

02:11

8.61km

20m

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: May 1, 2026

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Schwanheimer Düne

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.69 km

Narrow-gauge railway track through the dunes

Highlight • Historical Site

Around 1900, sand was mined in the Schwanheim dunes. The carts filled with sand were pulled by horses. The rails of the lorries were attached to the stone track.

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2

4.45 km

Main Ferry Höchst

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This is the only way to cross the Main with dry feet. Please note: the ferry does not operate on Mondays and Wednesdays.

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3

5.05 km

4

5.21 km

View of Höchst

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Höchst and the horse farm.

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5

5.68 km

Horse Pastures

Highlight • Natural

6

5.81 km

with the ferry Walter Kolb you can translate well to Höchst (1, - € per person and way) and nice in the old town, please note, Wednesdays the ferry does not operate (2018).

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8.61 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.40 km

2.61 km

575 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

1.65 km

580 m

336 m

322 m

190 m

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Sunday 19 July

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