Herbsheim Ried Nature Reserve

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Explore a site home to the Ried d’Herbsheim Nature Reserve.
It comprises the richest meadows in the area. In early spring, you can see patches of crocuses, as well as Siberian irises which flower from May to June.
Conservation measures (in this agricultural area) have helped to avert the worst; the area features remarkable peat bogs typical of the Rieds.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.31 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 10 ft
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    Descent: - 13 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 531 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 512 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Boofzheim (67860)
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    Start/End: N 48.337773° / E 7.664021°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3817O
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Description of the walk

Access: Car park available at Le Boat. You’ll need to cross the bridge (Boofzheim) to reach the cycle path.
The starting point is therefore opposite the Boat.

(S/E) Head towards Obenheim – Strasbourg and follow the Rhône–Rhine Canal.

(1) When you reach the road, leave the cycle path and turn left. In front of the red house, turn left towards the field. After 50 m, turn right onto the dirt track.

(2) At the crossroads, take the first path on the left.

(3) Continue along the path on the right. Enter the protected nature reserve.

(4) Follow the path straight on towards the meadow.

(5) At the junction of three paths, turn right.

(6) At the end of this path, turn left, then walk past Truly Farm on your right.

(7) Opposite the disused pony ranch, do not cross but take the cycle path on the left, towards Boofzheim (S/E).
If you cross the canal, you can sit down (there are two benches) to admire the lock, which is beautifully decorated and adorned with flowers.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 522 ft - Cycle path opposite Le Boat towards Boofzheim
  2. 1 : mi 1.57 - alt. 518 ft - Obenheim Bridge, on the left - Canal du Rhône au Rhin
  3. 2 : mi 1.86 - alt. 515 ft - First turn on the left
  4. 3 : mi 2.08 - alt. 515 ft - Path on the right
  5. 4 : mi 2.67 - alt. 515 ft - Go straight on towards the meadow
  6. 5 : mi 3.03 - alt. 515 ft - Turn right at the junction
  7. 6 : mi 3.13 - alt. 515 ft - On the left
  8. 7 : mi 3.49 - alt. 518 ft - Cycle path on the left
  9. S/E : mi 4.31 - alt. 518 ft - Le Boat - Canal du Rhône au Rhin

Notes

At Le Boat, there’s a spot where you can stop for a picnic.
No water supply.
Essential kit: if rain is forecast, bring waterproof footwear. Watch out for wet patches.
Safety advice for the cycle path: Walk on the left-hand side of the path and watch out for cyclists, who have right of way.
Public toilets (next to the nursery school) in Boofzheim.
Campsites (Boofzheim and Rhinau)

Worth a visit

Wildlife and plant spotting along the route.
Activities: Le Boat: River cruises – licence-free boat hire (see their website)
Opportunities to enjoy tartes flambées at Ferme Truly, Saturdays and Sundays from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Public toilets (next to the nursery school) in Boofzheim.
Camping (Boofzheim and Rhinau).
Rhinau and Ried Canoe and Kayak Club.
Pizzerias: Adriatique Boofzheim // Fun Pizza Benfeld.
Horse riding at the Ranch de la Zembs in Herbsheim.
Gaertner Pharmacy // Super U in Boofzheim.

Reviews and comments

3.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
2.8 / 5
Siegel Sarah
Siegel Sarah

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very accessible and easy

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paquebo
paquebo

ITINERARY FOR SEPTEMBER

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paquebo
paquebo

Hello,
I'm planning to do this tour in September. Have a nice day.

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Remysapin@club-internet.fr
Remysapin@club-internet.fr

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Too many kilometres on tarmac cycle paths for such a brief visit to the Ried.

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Marie SPATZ
Marie SPATZ

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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Marlène Desbordes
Marlène Desbordes

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

Fortunately, the description of the route was fairly reliable (apart from one spot where the phrase ‘at the end of the path’ wasn’t very clear) because there are absolutely no landmarks (a bench, a post, a distinctive tree, etc.) to go by.
All in all, I found this route to be decidedly uninteresting. What a shame!

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