Discover Rheinstetten: Culture, Lakes and Cycling Routes

Rheinstetten offers a range of experiences for visitors: settlement history, church architecture, lakes and cycling connections. The two lakes have different rules on permitted activities and access restrictions. When planning your visit, it is therefore worth considering which activities you would like to include and which routes suit them.

Cultural History and Buildings

The museum’s permanent exhibition explores the settlement history of the Upper Rhine region through examples from Forchheim, Mörsch and Neuburgweier. A museum trail with questions and puzzles is aimed at children aged around eight and older, allowing them to explore the museum independently. Occasional drop-in activities for children offer hands-on introductions to the customs and craft techniques of earlier generations; the program may vary.

The Gothic choir of St. Ursula’s Chapel dates from around 1440, making it the oldest church building in Rheinstetten. Prof. Emil Wachter designed the chapel’s windows. St. Ursula’s Church in Rheinstetten was built in 1951/52. Prof. Emil Wachter designed its interior paintings, windows and façade. Together, the buildings represent construction periods separated by a considerable span of time: more than five centuries lie between the Gothic choir and the church.

A border walk along boundary stones marking the former municipal boundary of Neuburgweier begins at a museum. It combines an outdoor walk with the history of a former municipal boundary.

Lakes and Rules for Their Use

The Epplesee has a designated swimming area; the lake is also used for diving and sailing. Visitors can therefore enjoy both swimming and water sports there.

The Allmendäcker nature reserve begins directly on the southern shore of the Epplesee. Access to this section of the shore is prohibited.

The Fermasee is located within the Altrhein Neuburgweier nature and landscape protection area. Boating is prohibited, while swimming is permitted in the southeast. Swimming and operating conditions may vary seasonally; check the applicable rules before visiting.

By Bicycle and Public Transport

Cycling options vary depending on your destination and route: you can reach the Fermasee via the Rhine embankment, which runs parallel to the Rhine, from Karlsruhe or Au am Rhein. The PAMINA Rheinpark North Loop reaches Rheinstetten, continues to Neuburgweier and crosses into the Palatinate by ferry. If you plan to take the ferry, check the timetable in advance.

The PAMINA cycling network includes cross-border themed circular routes of around 300 to 400 kilometers, connecting Northern Alsace, the Palatinate and Baden. The routes focus on food and drink, culture and nature.

Route 106 connects Ettlingen with Rheinstetten-Neuburgweier via Silberstreifen, Neue Messe and Rösselsbrünnle. Route 222 links Karlsruhe and Rastatt with stops serving Rheinstetten. Routes and timetables may change; check your specific connection before traveling.

Discover more destinations: Philippsburg, Stupferich, Kürnbach, Karlsdorf-Neuthard, Karlsbad, Forst, Kronau, Ubstadt-Weiher

For the main travel overview: Karlsruhe.