The islands of the Rhine, between the Grand Canal d'Alsace and the river, are exceptional wintering grounds for waterfowl with more than 60,000 individuals in January, such as the mallard, the gadwall, the tufted duck and the egret. More nature-friendly development measures tend to reduce industrial and urban pollution. The restoration of continuity on the Rhine with the creation of fish passes is contributing to the return of the Atlantic salmon
The river and the islands of the Rhine are an invitation to a wide variety of activities: hiking, cycling along the Rhine or water sports such as fishing, sailing, rowing or cruising on the Rhine. Finally, during a walk along the Rhine, you may have the chance to meet one of the last professional fishermen on the Rhine, lifting his nets.
The river and the islands of the Rhine are an invitation to a wide variety of activities: hiking, cycling along the Rhine or water sports such as fishing, sailing, rowing or cruising on the Rhine. Finally, during a walk along the Rhine, you may have the chance to meet one of the last professional fishermen on the Rhine, lifting his nets.
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48.019956, 7.576404
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48°01'11.8"N 7°34'35.1"E
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32U 393848 5319498
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