Leafy Tunnel Pathway – Nierstein Watchtower loop from Harxheim

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Leafy Tunnel Pathway – Nierstein Watchtower loop from Harxheim

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Leafy Tunnel Pathway – Nierstein Watchtower loop from Harxheim

01:20

20.9km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.1 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Amiche Green Tunnel

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Very nice cycle path with shady trees under which you cycle.

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Leafy Tunnel Pathway

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The bike path offers a lot of protection from the sun while cycling through the shrub tunnel as I called it. It also stops a lot when it rains

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Königstuhl Lookout Tower

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Nice view on the turret

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7.69 km

Nierstein Watchtower

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The watch tower above the town of Nierstein, located north in the Rote Hang, is the highest vantage point in the vineyards with an excellent panoramic view over Nierstein to …

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8.44 km

View of the Rhine from the Roter Hang

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The best view can be enjoyed at the very top of the Rheinterrassenweg. The ups and downs through the vineyards with the sometimes very steep sections are not only fun, but also really challenge your fitness.

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8.67 km

View of Nierstein, the Rhine and the vineyards

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From here, if the weather is clear enough, you can see not only the vineyards, the Rhine and Nierstein, but even as far as Frankfurt. Across the Rhine you can …

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8.87 km

Picnic Shelter at Roter Hang

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Wine location Roter Hang with a beautiful view of the Rhine Valley. Frankfurt, Groß-Gerau (Wick), Melibokus visible.

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9.92 km

Nierstein Old Town

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Under no circumstances should you be put off by the noisy street nearby (parallel) to the Rhine! The actual town center lies further to the west. It's best to look for one of the ostrich taverns there.

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