This hidden nature reserve is close to Frankfurt. Natural sand dunes are rare in Germany, and are special habitat for rare species.
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4 hours |  |
Wodden plank path |
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A walk in a nature reserve |  |
Suitable for groups and families |
1. How to get there
You want to get to Frankfurt, Alter Friedhof Schwanheim.
Check the RMV website for the up to date timetable.
| Start: | Konstablerwache | Take tram 12, direction Rheinlandstraße |
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| Change: | Ferdinand-Dirichs-Weg | Take bus 51, direction Industriepark Höchst |
| Arrival: | Alter Friedhof Schwanheim | From here it is a 5 minute walk, check the map. |
OR:
| Start: | Konstablerwache | Take S2, direction Niedernhausen Bahnhof |
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| Change: | Höchst Bahnhof | Take bus 51, direction Trift-/Frauenhofstraße |
| Arrival: | Alter Friedhof Schwanheim | From here it is a 5 minute walk, check the map. |
Good to know
| Travel duration: | approx. 50 minutes (one way) |
2. Activity on site
Walk a 3 km loop
Hop off the bus and walk a loop in this hidden nature reserve. Check the map below for details.
In the 20th century, they collected sand here. Sand dunes away form the sea are rare, and protected species live here. Don’t leave the paths!
3. Map
4. Tips
Bring a picnic
There are a bunch of benches close to the lake. Have a picnic here.
Inhale deeply
The air is fantastic here. It feels like being in a very southern country in the middle of the summer.
5. How to get back
Check the RMV website for the up to date timetable.
| Start: | Alter Friedhof Schwanheim | Take bus 51, Industriepark Höchst Tor Ost |
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| Change: | Höchst Bahnhof | Take S1, direction Offenbach |
| Arrival: | Konstablerwache |
6. Costs
| Round trip: | Adult – one way: € 2.75 Adult – day pass: € 5.35 Group day pass (5 people): € 11.30 |
7. Highlights
