Rheinhausen im Breisgau: Nature and Trails

Rheinhausen im Breisgau offers several options to consider when planning a trip: trails through Taubergießen, the landscape of the Elzwiesen, and activities such as hiking, cycling and boat trips. Each option raises different practical questions. For hikes, you’ll want to consider the starting point and route length; for boat trips, you’ll need to arrange the details individually.

Nature Reserves and Landscape

The Taubergießen nature reserve borders directly on Rheinhausen. Its extensive woodland and meadows are criss-crossed by a dense network of waterways. In the mild climate of Taubergießen, 23 orchid species bloom in May and June. This seasonal information can help you choose when to plan a nature getaway.

The Elzwiesen nature reserve covers a vast area of meadows on both sides of the Alte Elz, up to one kilometre wide. A landscape protection buffer of more than 300 hectares borders it to the east and west. To date, 175 bird species have been observed in the Elzwiesen, about half of them breeding birds. Visitors should not leave the paths and roads in the Elzwiesen. For orientation, therefore, stay on the paths and roads.

The landscapes have distinct characteristics: Taubergießen is defined by its woodland, meadows and network of waterways, while the Elzwiesen are characterised by their broad meadows on both sides of the Alte Elz.

Hiking, Cycling and Boat Trips

The circular hiking trail through Taubergießen can be started in Rheinhausen, either in Oberhausen or Niederhausen. For the Gießenweg, the focus is on the route length: the full route is 8 km long, or you can hike a section of 3.5 to 5 km. This means the two hiking options can be planned using different details—as a starting point or by route length.

A cycling tour leads around Oberhausen and Niederhausen in Rheinhausen. Local fishermen run boat trips in Taubergießen. Dates, departure times, trip duration and costs must be arranged individually with the fishermen. Confirm these four details directly with them in advance before adding the trip to your day’s plans.

Local History and Dates

The Rheinhausen-Oberhausen small hydroelectric power station was built on the Alte Elz in 1905. During the summer half of the year, a mass is generally celebrated once a month in the Ulrichskapelle. If you’d like to plan around a service, check the latest local dates in advance.

A Broader Perspective: Emmendingen

The wider destination of Emmendingen offers a broader regional perspective on its trail networks. Emmendingen district has 900 km of cycling routes, including 250 km of signposted routes, as well as a network of 800 km of hiking trails and tours. These district-wide figures complement the specific local options in Rheinhausen with a different scale.

In the wider destination of Emmendingen, Hochburg is one of Baden’s largest castle complexes; it was first mentioned in writing in 1161. The association for the preservation of the Hochburg ruins runs a museum and offers guided tours. If you’re planning a tour, check the dates before your visit.

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