Hikes at Silbersee

The Silver Lake near Bobenheim-Roxheim was originally created as a dredging lake and was therefore a by-product of sand and gravel mining in Rhineland-Palatinate. Over time, however, it became more and more a popular meeting place for locals and developed into a bathing lake, which has become even more attractive due to the hiking trails surrounding it. Since there are hardly any ascents, the Silbersee is also a nice place to hike with children.

The Silbersee recreation area is about 117 hectares in size and offers plenty of variety for excursions. There are many picturesque places to picnic and swim right by the lake. In addition, especially in the warm months, water sports enthusiasts with surfboards and sailboats cavort on the glittering blue. Away from the busy paths, you have the opportunity to discover the rich wildlife of the area. Birds are most abundant around the Silver Lake, but with luck and patience you may also see one or two forest dwellers such as deer or foxes.

One of the most popular hiking trails is the loop around the lake. It takes about two hours to walk around the Silver Lake, covering a distance of about seven kilometres. There are several other accessible paths around the Silbersee that are suitable for extending the hike.

You start at the Nonnenbusch car park. From there, follow the path over the Rhine dam to the Rote Tümpel. Then follow the Altrhein path to the Silbersee lake, where you can refresh yourself on hot days with a dip in the cool water. Your hike will take you to the Ochsenlache, from where you will return to your starting point via the Rheindamm. The path is mostly flat and is also suitable for families or for hiking with children.

Not far from the Silbersee is the city of Worms, which is definitely worth a day trip. Here you can see the Luther Monument or Worms Cathedral, for example.

The RheinTerrassenWeg also starts in Worms. This long-distance hiking trail with its 6 stages is for everyone who is interested in culture and wants to enjoy beautiful nature at the same time. Old palaces and castles, picturesque vineyards and historical sights await you on the hike from Worms to Mainz. You can stop at winegrowers along the way and sample a variety of wines. Depending on the season, you may need to book your accommodation before your hike.