Best city walk trails in Mainz
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Explore the most popular city walk trails near Mainz with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (203)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop over three of the most famous bridges in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads over three of the most famous bridges in Mainz: Theodor Hüss (North Bridge), Kostheimer Bridge and South Bridge. This mostly level path leads along the Rhine and the Main. The Main flows into the Rhine at the Mainspitze. Along the way you pass the Maaraue outdoor pool with its huge sunbathing areas and the raftsmen's museum in the Schönborn bastion. Numerous places to stop for refreshments...
- 4.1 (37)·Easy·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrWonderful city walk along the banks of the Rhine in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate This route starts at the parking lot at the western end of the Theodor Heuss Bridge. It is a flat, asphalted walk along the Rhine that offers visitors a great view of the city. It is barrier-free. There are also nice places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Fort Weisenau - Malakoff Terrace - Beautiful park on the banks of the Rhine
- 3.7 (10)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed walk along the Rhine, Rhineland-Palatinate. This loop trail always follows the Rhine, starting in Mainz-Neustadt. The Rhine is crossed at the Kaiser Bridge and you walk past the Rhine meadows to the Theodor-Heuss Bridge. Here it is worth making a short detour to the Castellum Museum, a small local history museum in a historic fortress, before walking back to the car park at Goetheplatz. Highlights of the walk: - Rhine - Petersaue - Detour to the old town of Mainz - Castellum...
- 4.6 (12)·Moderate·19.2 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrInteresting hiking route in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. The excursion starts at the Mainz-Laubenheim station and ends at the forest cemetery. A route that offers variety, because it impresses with a mix of nature and urban landscape. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus and train - Refreshments available
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest city walk trail in Mainz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in Mainz is Kleiner Mainzer Höhenweg. This trail is estimated to be 19.2 mi long.
Which city walk trail has the most elevation gain in Mainz?
Mainz: With an ascent of 1,784 ft, Kleiner Mainzer Höhenweg has the most elevation gain of all of the city walk trails in the area. The next highest ascent for city walk trails is Main Riverbank: Castle Park - Customs Harbor - Castle Park with 961 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Malakoff Caponier
- Kurfürstliches Schloss
- Holzturm
- Zitadelle
- Erthaler Hof
- Roman Theatre
- Roman Theatre Archaeological Site
- Dreigemarkborn
- Laubenheimer Polderblick
- Bernhardsborn
- Dagoberttor
- Templar Gate
- Weintor
- Fischtor
- Holztor
- Fort Weisenau
- Einlassbauwerk Polder Bodenheim/Laubenheim
- Wiegehäuschen
- Am Steinbruch
- Am Steinbruch