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Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk – Schwanheim Meadows loop from Schwanheim

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Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk – Schwanheim Meadows loop from Schwanheim

Moderate

4.9

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Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk – Schwanheim Meadows loop from Schwanheim

03:11

12.5km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Schwanheimer Düne

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.37 km

Narrow-gauge railway track through the dunes

Highlight • Historical Site

Around 1900, sand was mined in the Schwanheim dunes. The carts filled with sand were pulled by horses. The rails of the lorries were attached to the stone track.

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2.76 km

The gardens and orchards of the Schwanheim families were once here. There are still some remaining stocks.

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3.19 km

You can park at the cemetery, the paths are great to walk on. Everything is included, from sand, grass, wooden planks to asphalt. Beautiful landscape and a longer stretch goes along the Main.

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4.11 km

Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk

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This inland dune can be found in the west of Frankfurt-Schwanheim. The dune has been a nature reserve since 1984 and is a popular recreational area for the people of …

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9.99 km

Schwanheim Meadows

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Huge meadows in the forest near the village. Ideal and often used as a dog run area, for kite flying, cycling or just going for a walk.

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10.2 km

Schwanheim Meadows Trail

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Monster Acorns (art)

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10.4 km

Struwwelpeter Tree

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The Struwelpeter is a tree in the Schwanheimer meadows, which gets its funny appearance from the attached eyes.

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.65 km

2.07 km

484 m

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.78 km

2.98 km

1.08 km

660 m

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Saturday 31 October

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February 3, 2024,Schwanheimer Wald-Schwanheimer Dünen (10-15)
Check out Schwanheim Forest/Dunes on Relive! relive.cc/view/vYvE22GRDwO

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