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Schierstein Harbour – Towpath on the Rhine loop from Mainz Hauptbahnhof

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhenish Hesse

Schierstein Harbour – Towpath on the Rhine loop from Mainz Hauptbahnhof

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Schierstein Harbour – Towpath on the Rhine loop from Mainz Hauptbahnhof

02:49

48.0km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 24.0 km for 799 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.09 km

Schierstein Harbour

Highlight • Structure

No, of course this isn't Nice or Saint-Tropez, so the boats are smaller 😄.

But the boats and small yachts are certainly beautiful to look at. Plus, it's a wonderful starting point for a walk along the Rhine towards Eltville.

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11.4 km

Walluf Marina and Rhine Riverside

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It's always a beautiful sight to walk or cycle along the Leinpgad and look at the boats.

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15.3 km

Eltville

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Eltville is less well-known than Rüdesheim, but considerably more beautiful; its streets exude pure Rheingau romance.

By the way: Gutenberg, the inventor of printing, once lived here.

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18.7 km

Erbacher Wäldchen

Nature Reserve

19.5 km

Towpath on the Rhine

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The towpath is easy to cycle along, but it is too busy on weekends and public holidays. You should also find out beforehand whether there is currently high water. If so, it will flood quickly.

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22.2 km

Rhine riverside path

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Nice to ride bike path right on the Rhine, but very busy in sunny weather. If you want a bit more relaxed and sporty you can alternatively drive on the R3a through the vineyards.

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27.9 km

Sandlache

Nature Reserve

30.1 km

Rheinradweg Heidenfahrt: Cycle path with views of the Rhine and orchards

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A very well developed bike path.

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31.8 km

Heidenfahrt Riverside Promenade

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Always beautiful again: cozy benches with a view of the Rhine. In summer, there is gastronomy next door and usually a stand with fresh fruit. And all year round, the restaurant behind the dike.

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37.4 km

Siebenschläferland

Forest

39.4 km

Rhine Riverside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very easy cycle paths.

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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

15.9 km

5.18 km

3.52 km

792 m

742 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

7.17 km

1.61 km

792 m

736 m

114 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

32°C

16°C

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

October 10, 2023,Saison-Jahres-Tour Biebrich - Mainz - Ingelheim - 🚢 - Oestrich-Winkel - 🚗 ⚡️🚴⚡️🚴‍♀️🌤

It is still not possible to pass below the Schiersteiner Bridge.
Bypass the busy Rheingaustrasse with bicycle lanes.

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April 11, 2023,mit dem Mietrad - Mainz > Ingelheim > Oestrich-Winkel > Biebrich > Mainz

Conclusion: when the weather is nice and there is a good headwind, it is a very nice tour. But then I prefer to stick to hiking.

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August 7, 2025,Feierabend und kleiner Ausflug in den Rheingau

Today, with the beautiful weather, I decided to take a quick after-work tour.
From Bieberich, I headed via Schierstein and Eltville toward Östrich Winkel.
There's a beautiful wine stand by the ferry with a fantastic view.
I crossed the Rhine on the ferry and then cycled upstream toward Mainz.

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