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Swedish Column observation tower loop from Stockstadt am Rhein

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Swedish Column observation tower loop from Stockstadt am Rhein

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Swedish Column observation tower loop from Stockstadt am Rhein

03:04

12.2km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

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580 m

Stockstadt Bridge over the Old Rhine (Altrhein) — Entrance to Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue

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The bridge from Kühkopf to Stockstadt.

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864 m

Forest Trail of Ancient Oaks (Kühkopf‑Knoblochsaue)

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The section is one of the most beautiful trails on the Kühkopf

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1.84 km

Wooden Bench on Forest Path in Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue

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On the beautiful forest path, this bench invites you to take a break.

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3.72 km

Schlappeswörth Birdwatching Platform

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At the observation tower on Schlappeswörth you have a wonderful view of the water surface and the numerous water birds that can be found here.

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5.17 km

Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue Old-Growth Forest

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Beautiful area. Like a little jungle.

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5.91 km

Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue Nature Reserve

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In 1952 the Rhine island of Kühkopf was declared a protected area. In the course of further ordinances, an almost 24 square kilometer floodplain protection area with the Rhine island …

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6.40 km

Swedish Column observation tower

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One of several bird watching houses. On the other side of the Altrhein the Schwedensäule is easy to recognize. Here the Swedes crossed the Rhine in the Thirty Years' War.

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9.52 km

Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue Nature Reserve

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The meadow landscape is uniquely beautiful. Old head willows and gnarled oaks line the path

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12.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

790 m

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.94 km

3.14 km

910 m

165 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 28 August

25°C

14°C

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Comments

May 7, 2025,Erfelden - NSG Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue (Kühkopf ==> Schlappeswörth / Schwedensäule / Hofgut Guntershausen) - Erfelden am 07.05.2025 (11,9 km *** 38 m rauf / runter *** siehe 1. Kommentar)

11.9 km *** 38 m ascent / descent

3:45 h incl. / 3:20 h excl. breaks

Hikers 59 + 62 + 82

An "intoxicating" hike at this time of year thanks to the blooming wild garlic and the fragrance exuded by this plant, which is abundant in this magnificent nature reserve (unfortunately, its flowering season is already drawing to a …

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May 10, 2026,Natur & Ich: Naturschutzgebiet Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue Stockstadt |

Once again a wonderful tour through the middle of nature – this time in the Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue nature reserve, accompanied by some animal encounters.

With an area of over 2,400 hectares, the Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue between Frankfurt and Darmstadt is the largest nature reserve in Hesse and at the same time one of the most important floodplain protection areas in Germany. As a …

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April 14, 2023,Kühkopfrunde zur beginnenden Bärlauchblüte

With the weather and the prospects for Saturday/Sunday, it just had to be earlier today and a little lap over the Kühkopf.
The wild garlic is slowly beginning to bloom and a small but fine cloud of wild garlic smell is floating over the whole cow's head.

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April 14, 2023,Feierabend am Kühkopf

At the start of the weekend, there was a lap on the Kühkopf in the afternoon - a home lap on Uwe's doorstep. A lot of wild garlic, actually relatively few people and only a few muddy paths and with a few exceptions only known paths. The NSG is always beautiful.

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February 25, 2024,Rundwanderung Kühkopf Erfelden - Natur - Gewässer - Hofgut Guntershausen

In the mosquito-free period, it's always a worthwhile destination with lots of nature.

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September 28, 2025,Wanderung: Parkplatz "Stockstädter Brücke" (bei Stockstadt) - Kühkopf (NSG Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue)

Exact distance: 14.5 km
Walking time: 182 minutes
Speed: 4.8 km/h
(Elevation gain: 20)

Temperature: 14-16 °C; overcast, later partly cloudy

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December 29, 2024,❄️ Kühkopf Knoblochsaue ❄️

A short tour over the Kühkopf. There are many parking spaces. Alternatively, you can also start in Erfelden.

You should use the time without the mosquitoes as often as possible ✨😄
It's always worth having binoculars with you here. In addition to many different animals, there are also the odd geocach to be found 🔎.

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May 21, 2023,Von Parkplatz Stockstadt - Runde im Kühkopf

I don't know exactly what I expected from the hike, but somehow it was more.
The tour starts at a relatively large parking lot where you also have a chance of finding a shady spot.
Then over the bridge into the Kühkopf.
Shortly after the bridge, turn right onto one of the many straight paths. Under the canopy of leaves, …

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Swedish Column observation tower loop from Stockstadt am Rhein

Stockstadt Bridge over the Old Rhine (Altrhein) — Entrance to Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue

Forest Trail of Ancient Oaks (Kühkopf‑Knoblochsaue)

Wooden Bench on Forest Path in Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue

Schlappeswörth Birdwatching Platform

Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue Old-Growth Forest

Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue Nature Reserve

Swedish Column observation tower

Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue Nature Reserve

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