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Gernsheim

Welcome to Gernsheim, a charming destination in the district of Groß-Gerau! This travel guide provides you with all the important information for your visit. The town lies on the western bank of the Rhine and is known for its idyllic location between vineyards and the river.

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Attractions in Gernsheim


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 265 km
Duration 20:00 h
Ascent 1,100 m
Descent 1,100 m

Moderately difficult and varied three-day circular route with mountain stages in the Odenwald and racing stretches through the Hessian Ried, ...

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from Dirk Basting,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Pfalz
Four-country trail
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 161 km
Duration 43:00 h
Ascent 2,349 m
Descent 2,857 m

The Vier-Länder-Weg from Donnersberg to Wertheim is a varied long-distance hiking trail through the regions of Rheinhessen, Bergstra;e and ...

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from Hanna Finkel,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Hiking · Pfalz
Saar-Rhine-Main route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 286.8 km
Duration 74:00 h
Ascent 4,722 m
Descent 4,844 m

This exciting route takes us from Saarland through the Palatinate Forest, the Ried, and the Odenwald to the Main River. The individual stages can ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
Bike Riding
Kühkopf route
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 46.7 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 7 m
Descent 7 m

A route for switching off. Experience the Rhine floodplains, Rhine islands and immerse yourself in moving history and the lush nature of the old ...

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from Karen Jäger,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 140.6 km
Duration 9:50 h
Ascent 409 m
Descent 450 m

Over 140 km from Neustadt an der Weinstraße to Wiesbaden

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
Bicycle Rides · Rheinhessen
Circular route from Alzey
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 118.6 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 258 m
Descent 258 m

Beautiful but long circular route from Alzey via Worms, along the Rhine and through green natural sections in the Odenwald

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Weinhotel Kaisergarten
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.9 km
Duration 3:28 h
Ascent 33 m
Descent 37 m

We started at Eicher See

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from Hans Ewald,   Community
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 111 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 100 m
Descent 144 m

Over 87 km from Darmstadt to Mainz

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 12 m
Descent 12 m

We started from the parking lot at the Fischer House by the Gernsheim ferry,

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from Hans Ewald,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 43.2 km
Duration 2:53 h
Ascent 69 m
Descent 70 m

We started from the car park on Wattenheimer Straße

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from Hans Ewald,   Community
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Places of interest:

Gernsheim has several tourist attractions to offer. Auerbach Castle from the 14th century is an impressive building with an interesting history and today houses a youth hostel. The town church of St. Peter and Paul and the local history museum are also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights and events:

In Gernsheim, cultural events take place regularly, such as the annual wine festival or the traditional Kerbmarkt in summer. For art lovers, there is also the Galerie am Markt, where local artists present their works.

Culinary specialities:

The region around Gernsheim is famous for its excellent winegrowing - be sure to try the delicious Riesling or Spätburgunder! There are also many cosy inns here where you can enjoy regional specialities.

Outdoor activities:

For nature lovers, the area around Gernsheim offers numerous opportunities for exploration: Hiking along the Rhine or through the nearby forests is especially beautiful in autumn, while cycling on the many well-maintained cycle paths is recommended in spring and summer. Water sports such as canoeing or stand-up paddling are also popular here.

In case of rain:

Even in bad weather, there are plenty of activities in Gernsheim to pass the time. For example, visit the local museum or take a trip to nearby Darmstadt, where there are many museums and cultural institutions.

The best thing about Gernsheim:

The best place to enjoy the beautiful countryside around Gernsheim is undoubtedly the Rheinuferweg - here you can go for a walk or a bike ride and enjoy the view of the river and the vineyards.

In summary, Gernsheim is a destination with a lot of charm and offers a mix of culture, nature experiences as well as culinary highlights. Whether for a day trip or as a longer holiday destination - this town is definitely worth a visit!

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Reviews

  • April 08, 2026
    Klemens Schmid 
    April 08, 2026
    Ich bin die Tour anders herum gefahren und auch nur den östlichen Teil. Der führt durch das Ried. Die Landschaft ist so wie man sich ein Ried vorstellt. Flach, weite Blicke, öfter mal imposante Bäume mit vielen Misteln. Mir hat es gut gefallen. Der Weg folgt nicht konsequent dem beschilderten "Riedweg". Deshalb bin ich an ein paar Stellen vom Track abgewichen und habe den Riedweg genommen. Anstatt am Rhein entlang nach Gernsheim zurückzufahren, bin ich von Oppenheim weiter Richtung Mainz gefahren. Unten an den Weinbergen entlang. Das bringt nochmal etwas andere Eindrücke.
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    Written April 08, 2026
  • June 07, 2021
    Marcus Willenberg
    Ich bin den Weg schon zweimal von Bensheim nach Miltenberg gelaufen, jeweils in drei Tagesetappen. Die Markierungen sind sehr gut und der Weg ist abwechslungsreich. Für mich eine der schönsten Touren in Deutschland, zumal man richtig aus der Zivilisation rauskommt und nicht ständig Autos hört. Dabei sind Restaurants und Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten nie wirklich wir entfernt, Anreise und Abreise einfach mit dem ÖPNV möglich.
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    Written June 07, 2021
    Long Distance Hiking
    Four-country trail
  • April 15, 2020
    Frank Christoph Neubert
    Sehr schöne und angenehme Route.
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    Written April 15, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Kühkopfrunde 2019
  • September 03, 2019
    Thorsten Ritter
    September 01, 2019
    Sehr schöne Tour entlang des Rheins, des hessischen Rieds und der Rheinhessischen Weinberge. Einfach Tour. Abwechslungsreich durch die beiden Rheinfähren. Eignet sich nicht unbedingt im Hochsommer, da die Strecke kaum durch schattige Gegenden führt.
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    Written September 03, 2019
  • June 11, 2017
    Heike Fleckner
    Wunderschöne Route in herrlichem Naturschutzgebiet
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    Written June 11, 2017
    Bike Riding
    Kühkopf route

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