Seltz–Plittersdorf Cable Ferry – Rhine Levee Trail at Iffezheim loop from Seltz

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Seltz–Plittersdorf Cable Ferry – Rhine Levee Trail at Iffezheim loop from Seltz

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Seltz–Plittersdorf Cable Ferry – Rhine Levee Trail at Iffezheim loop from Seltz

05:43

90.3km

150m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 35.1 km for 172 m

Closed: • during flood (otherwise open)

After 54.6 km for 172 m

Closed: • during flood (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.35 km

Seltz–Plittersdorf Cable Ferry

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The Seltz-Plittersdorf cable ferry crosses the Rhine using only the power of the current, without an engine. Commissioned in 1945, it was modernized in 1998 with an aluminum structure and …

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5.02 km

Altrhein

Lake

45.0 km

Old Rhine in Rheinauewald Diersheim

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On the way from the SV Diersheim sports field to the Rheindamm

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52.1 km

Rheinwald

Forest

53.8 km

Mittelgrund Helmlingen

Nature Reserve

57.7 km

Path along the Rhine

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At some point it gets boring

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63.2 km

Greffern Marina

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Very nice atmosphere and at the evening hour on the water, always very cool

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74.5 km

Rhine Levee Trail at Iffezheim

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The Rhine before the last dam in Iffezheim is not only significantly higher than the surrounding area, it is also as wide as the sea. That makes it fun to …

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79.2 km

View of the old railway bridge in Wintersdorf

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Here you have a great view of the bridge. I recommend driving over it when you get a chance. The tracks aren't a problem if you're careful.

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80.3 km

Wintersdorf Railway Bridge (Beinheim — Pont de Beinheim)

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In 1893 the construction of the bridge began. Both the foundation work and the creation of the superstructure were carried out by the corporation for iron industry and bridge construction …

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84.3 km

Rhine Cycle Route at Beinheim

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The Rhine cycle path to the left of the Rhine is simply great and very varied in terms of landscape.

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90.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.9 km

26.9 km

13.1 km

3.51 km

1.20 km

568 m

162 m

138 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

28.6 km

12.2 km

3.49 km

191 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

7°C

1°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 9, 2024,Tag 2 Rastatt-Kehl "Roma"

Another very nice tour along the Rhine. Today it was 32°C. Blazing sun.

Now we're looking forward to a shower and a shandy in the beer garden.

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May 19, 2023,Rheinradtour 2023 - Tag acht: Von Kehl über Lichtenau/Freistett nach Rastatt

With good weather, but again a powerful headwind (leaks a bit, makes you thirsty and strengthens the leg muscles 😅) we enjoyed a nice tour! When starting in Kehl, you should look for the little river -Kinzig- to avoid the crowds of tourists (insider tip 🙃). The body of water then flows into the Rhine. Then always over the Rheindamm …

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