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Heidesheimer Dünensande
02:27
8.88km
150m
Hiking
Sandy paths, idyllic ponds, and the beautiful Lenneberg Forest make this hike a true nature experience. On your walk through the Heidesheim dune sands, you can fully enjoy the Rhenish-Hessian panorama without any major climbs.
You start in the heart of the medieval Rhine town of Heidesheim. Along the Wildgraben…
Last updated: July 29, 2025
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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888 m
Hollow path in the Hangflächen nature reserve
Highlight (Segment) • Gorge
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3.60 km
View of the Rheingau from the Höllenberg Nature Reserve
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5.55 km
Seven ponds of the Lenneberg Forest
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6.98 km
View from Köttelberg
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8.88 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.25 km
910 m
403 m
185 m
121 m
Surfaces
3.18 km
2.71 km
1.29 km
960 m
734 m
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Elevation
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Lowest point (100 m)
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Trail Reviews
Beautiful little hike through the orchards and vineyards above Heidenheim with a view of the Rhine and Eltville 🫶☀️
A beautiful new hike through the Heidesheim dune sands with views of the Rheingau. I highly recommend a short rest at the 7 ponds.
Okay. Officially, the trail no longer exists. But we retraced it today. Our highlight today was definitely two hoopoes sunbathing on a sandy path. Unfortunately, we didn't take a photo. We didn't want to scare these two rare birds away. The highway noise is a negative, but only on a small part of the route: at the so-called Rheingoldruhe. We started at Heidesheim Town Hall. We walked along the moat and past the castle. Afterward, we left Heidesheim and hiked through a beautiful sunken lane. Green meadows, fruit trees, and views of the Rheingau region awaited us. After about 5 kilometers, we reached the 7 ponds. Truly idyllic here. Before we made our way back through the forest.
A beautiful round tour: in the east of Heidesheim, the vineyards arch slightly uphill and along the "Höllenberg" you have a wonderful view of the Rabenkopf over Heidesheim and beyond to the Germania. To the north you can enjoy a clear view of the entire Rheingau. The short hike then leads along the idyllic 7 ponds through the forest and along the typical sandy paths back to Heidesheim. A wonderful piece of Rheinhessen
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July 28, 2025
Sandy paths, idyllic ponds, and the beautiful Lenneberg Forest make this hike a true nature experience. On your walk through the Heidesheim dune sands, you can fully enjoy the Rhenish-Hessian panorama without any major climbs.
You start in the heart of the medieval Rhine town of Heidesheim. Along the
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