The South Bridge, Mainz – Winterhafen Swing Bridge loop from Mainz

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhenish Hesse

The South Bridge, Mainz – Winterhafen Swing Bridge loop from Mainz

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The South Bridge, Mainz – Winterhafen Swing Bridge loop from Mainz

01:14

11.7km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 9.36 km for 39 m

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2.00 km

The South Bridge, Mainz

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The steel railway truss bridge is simply called Südbrücke and connects Mainz across the Rhine with Gustavsburg. A curiosity: The northern of the two towers made of red brick at the western (Mainzer) end of the bridge is inhabited.

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6.55 km

Dem Wasser Gewidmet Sculpture, Kasteler Rheinufer

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The tube sculpture is a new highlight of the Rhein-Main Regional Park.

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7.06 km

View of Mainz from Kasteller Beach

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The right side next to Theodor-Heuss-Brücke was newly created last year with nice seating. There is also a small beach kiosk. You can sit great in the sun with a …

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8.05 km

Fountain at Adenauerufer

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Here the coats of arms of the electors of the 14th century are shown

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8.32 km

View of the Rhine and the Theodor Heuss Bridge in Mainz

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View of the Theodor-Heuss Bridge in the background there is a Vapiano and the city-famous ice cream parlor N'EIS highly recommended

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8.92 km

Park benches with a view of the Rhine

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Here you can let your soul dangle, look at the Main and pause for a moment.

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9.37 km

Winterhafen Swing Bridge

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The swing bridge at the Winter Harbor in Mainz was built around 1877 and is therefore one of the oldest swing bridges still in existence. It crosses the Winter Harbor …

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10.1 km

Mainz-Gustavsburg Railway Bridge

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The Mainz Südbrücke connects the federal states of Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate. The bridge is designed to have two tracks. Pedestrians and cyclists can also cross the Rhine on a footbridge attached to the outside of the bridge structure.

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