Best river trails in Schwanau
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Explore the most popular river trails near Schwanau with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·10.8 miFun kayak tour on the Mühlbach, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful paddle tour leads through the smaller tributaries of the Rhine - mainly on the Mühlbach. The entry point with the car park is in Ottenheim. From there the route goes to Goldscheuer (car park available). Expectable is an idyllic trip embedded in woods and fields. Attention! Along the route, there are several transfer points where the boat has to be lifted out of the water and several locks and dams under...
- Moderate·20.5 mi·Est. 8–9 hrCross-border cycle route no. 1, 35 kilometres long, starting from the Rhine ferry. Take Kappel, Wittenweier, Nonnenweier. Ride along the dike to the port of Gerstheim and then continue to the Gerstheim lock. Below the Rhine Island. Discover the villages: Gerstheim, Obenheim, Daubensand and Rhinau. This tour passes through the Taubergiessen nature reserve. At the self-propelled ferry, work will force you to head towards Kappel and turn left at the crossroads in the village and follow the...
- Moderate·20.2 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried bike tour in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This bike tour connects Schwanau with Kippenheim and Ringsheim and mainly leads through fields. There are several small lakes near the route. At the Baggersee Nonnenweier there is the opportunity to swim - in summer a welcome refreshment on this tour with little shade. Highlights of the bike tour: - Waldmattensee - Nonnenweier Baggersee - idyllic open landscapes - Waldmatten nature reserve
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Schwanau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Schwanau is Rheinau-Gerstheim-Wittenweier. This trail is estimated to be 20.5 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Schwanau?
Schwanau: With an ascent of 1,929 ft, Rheinau-Gerstheim-Wittenweier has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Schwanau - Kippenheim - Ringsheim with 1,646 ft of elevation gain.