Discover Lampertheim

Lampertheim combines a striking neo-Gothic church with landscapes shaped by flooding, the Old Rhine and woodland. When choosing a hotel for your stay, it’s worth deciding what you want to focus on: wildlife watching, hiking, architectural history or regional asparagus. These different attractions can help you plan a stay that suits your interests.

Landscape and hiking trails

Among Lampertheim’s flood-shaped landscapes are the protected Lampertheimer Altrhein and the Biedensand and Bonaue areas. Lampertheim Forest is characterized by Ice Age dunes and is one of the largest contiguous forest areas in the Rhine Plain. This gives you a choice of natural settings to explore: the Old Rhine landscape and the forest.

The Geopark Information Center in Lampertheim provides information on starting points for hikes exploring cultural and natural history, wildlife watching and events. If you’d like to take in both scenery and history on an outing, you can factor these themes into your plans.

Two circular routes offer concrete options for choosing a trail. LA 1 mittendrin is 8.6 kilometers long and suitable for beginners. It combines sightseeing with an immersion in the Biedensand landscape. Another circular route, 7.5 kilometers long, is suitable for hiking and jogging. Information boards along the way explain the area’s history and local flora and fauna.

Although the routes are similar in length, their stated highlights differ: LA 1 combines sightseeing with the Biedensand, while the other route is also suitable for jogging and covers topics related to nature and history along the way. Lampertheim also has four hiking parking areas that serve as starting points for walks.

Cycling and getting around

For a cycling tour, the Rheinschleife connects the Bergstraße with the Rhine and leads to the Old Rhine near Lampertheim. Lampertheim has eight bike stations where bicycles can be hired and returned. The system also allows you to return a bike in another city, including Mannheim. Check the latest information on rentals and return options before your trip.

The cathedral and local history

The cathedral is a striking landmark in Lampertheim. Its finely detailed neo-Gothic architecture defines the building; it is also known as the “Cathedral of the Ried.” Construction began on May 14, 1863. After five and a half years of construction, the cathedral was consecrated on October 18, 1868. These two dates provide a specific timeline for the landmark’s construction history.

Asparagus and recurring events

Lampertheim asparagus is often sold directly by growers through farm shops or roadside asparagus stalls. Another asparagus-related attraction is the annual asparagus hike between Lampertheim and Bürstadt. It has grown into a regional event featuring culinary, informative and artistic programming centered on asparagus. If you’d like to combine your trip with the event, check the dates in advance.

Visiting the bird park

Lampertheim Bird Park has been a destination for visitors of all generations since 1955. The animal area is being restructured, so check whether it is currently open before visiting.

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