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On paths of the Petite Camargue Alsacienne - Three-meadow round walk
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lock housePhoto: Petite Camargue Alsacienne, Petite Camargue Alsacienne
The path leads over trails of the nature park past all important sights:
The Augraben, the building of the Rhine exhibition, the building of the fish farming exhibition, the observation stands overlooking the ponds, the main building housing the administration of the Petite Camargue Alsacienne, as well as ancillary buildings for the researchers. If you are lucky, you may also see the Highland cattle in the pasture.
The Petite Camargue Alsacienne is a nature reserve managed by the Association Petite Camargue Alsacienne, an association with over 600 members and 17 permanent employees. It has been recognized by the ministry since 1982 and was expanded from initially 120 ha to 904 ha in 2006 (mainly the Rhine island). The association is supported by the work of volunteers and donations from its sponsors.
The origin was the fish farming under Napoleon III, who wanted to supply the growing population with cheap food.
It is thanks to the Augraben, as collector of the streams Lertzbach, Liesbach and Mühlenbach, that the area was constantly flooded. Therefore, a facility (1852-1862) was built here for breeding and free distribution. After several changes of ownership, it was shut down in 1971 and began to decay.
It is thanks to the commitment of the "Association Petite Camargue Alsacienne", which, with the help of donors, bought the site and has since continued the fish farming (contract condition), maintained and expanded the facility, cared for the birds and butterflies, and maintained the biotopes.
Today, the "Petite Camargue" is a very popular excursion destination, visited by families, schools, hikers, photographers, and nature lovers in the tri-border area FR-DE-CH. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
Public toilets can be found here:
- Lock house south side
- Hall of the Rhine exhibition north side
- by the entrance of the Au stadium
Automated defibrillator (AED):
- at the lock house
Waste collection points:
- south of the lock house
- west of the nature conservation center
Open WiFi/WLAN:
- Lock house
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Author’s recommendation
On summer weekends, the CINE is open and offers light refreshments.
Otherwise, there is a pizzeria and a restaurant with typical Alsace dishes on Rue de Strasbourg.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Haus ORNISSafety information
Do not leave the paths. The ponds are dangerous bodies of water.
Tips and suggestions
Guided hikes for groups are also offered. Please contact the CINE.
Phone: +33(0)3 89 89 78 50 ~ Internet: http://www.petitecamarguealsacienne.com/de/
The Boutique Natu'Rhinfo is located in the western wing of the former imperial fish farm, at the Rhine exhibition. There you will find, among other things, books, nature guides, local products and drinks. This building also houses a public toilet.
Please adhere to the rules!
- The nature reserve ordinance aims to preserve the biological diversity of the Petite Camargue.
- Within the nature reserve of the Petite Camargue it is prohibited to
- remove or kill/destroy animals or plants,
- disturb animals,
- introduce pets to the Petite Camargue Alsacienne, except leashed dogs or police, search and rescue dogs,
- hunt or fish,
- camp / pitch tents / bivouac or make fire,
- carry out work that may impair the natural environment,
- drive or park motor vehicles,
- throw away waste.
Please stay on the designated paths and keep calm.
If you want to support the project please check the homepage or visit the boutique.
Tourist office of Pays de Saint Louis, Région des 3 Pays
81 Rue Vauban, 68128 Village-Neuf - Phone: +33 (0)3 89 70 04 49
Internet: http://www.saintlouis-tourisme.fr
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00–12:00, 13:30–17:30
Sunday and public holidays closed
Tuesday 10:30–12:00, 13:30–17:30
More info:
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Wasserzufluss aus dem Hüninger Kanal an der Schleuse 2
Beobachtungsstand Jean Roland - #12
Beobachtungsstand Obere Au - #10
Wasserzufluss aus dem Canal d'Huningue an der Beobachtungsstelle 10
Cigogne d'Alsace Village-Neuf
Empfangspunkt der Petite Camargue Alsacienne
Hangquellen
Kanalwasser in der Mittleren Au
Weg der Lehr-Teiche
Haus RANA
Fischzuchtausstellung "Memoire du Saumon"
Gästehaus IRIS
Beobachtungsstand ORNIS - #2
Rheinausstellung "Mémoire du Rhin"
Der Laden NatuRh'info
Gästehaus ANAX
Haus ORNIS
Experimentierraum
Hauptgebäude der Kaiserlichen Fischzuchtanstalt
Haus der Natur - cina
Werkstatt der Landschaftspflege-Gruppe
Beobachtungsstand Mangeoires d'hiver - #9
Werkstatt der Infrastruktur-Gruppe "Bras Cassés"
Rhizosphäre - biologische Kläranlage
Die Naturwiese
Der Obstgarten
Beobachtungsstand des Etang Nord - #7
Beobachtungsstand Pavillon "Grosses Ried" - #3
Beobachtungsstand Abris banc Lion's - #4
Wasserzufluss aus dem Canal d'Huningue in die "Untere Au"
Beobachtungsstand Georges Muller - #5
Beobachtungsstand des Grossen Ried - #1
Beobachtungsstand Hexagone étang U - #6
Beobachtungsstand Mittlere Au - #8
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Train: Stop Saint-Louis La Chaussée / Neuweg
Bus: Distribus line 4 (Lycée Mermoz-Bartenheim) – Stop Petite Camargue Sud / Rousserolles Nord
Distribus line 5 (Schifflände-Neuweg) – Stop Petite Camargue Sud / Rousserolles Nord
Timetable at www.distribus.com
Bike: Cycle path along the Huningue Canal (Eurovelo 6)
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Highway A35 (E25) exit Bartenheim, then follow the direction to Saint-Louis.
In Neuweg, the Petite Camargue is signposted at the traffic light. Follow the road to the lock house at the Huningue Canal.
ATTENTION: the road is closed on Sundays and public holidays.
From the other side, you can reach the lock house via the D21 (between Village-Neuf and Rosenau), where the "Maison éclusière" is also signposted.
Parking
Free parking spaces are available near the lock house or also at Stade de l'Au.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Petite Camargue Alsacienne ~The primeval forest on the Rhine - Snapshot of a nature reserve in Alsace ~ Edition DNA - Aude Boissaye and Philippe Knibiely 2006 ~ ISBN 2-7165-0589-6
Je t'aime Petite Camargue - 40 years of action by the Friends of the Petite Camargue Alsacienne 2009 - ISBN 2-9527728-1-9
Treasure of the / Trésors de la Petite Camargue Alsacienne - Heinz Durrer, Lukas Landmann 2016 - ISBN 978-3-7965-3510-9
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
You should definitely not forget to bring binoculars. Only then can you discover shy birds and plants away from the path.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions