The cross-border Kulturpark walking route is a varied, shorter route where the Celtic and Roman history of southern Bliesgau can be experienced up close.
The route starts at the hiking car park and leads past the Maison Jean Schaub museum into the park. From the bridge, there are beautiful views of the Blies river. Further through the small woodland, there is a great view of the three reconstructed Celtic burial mounds. Those interested can visit the walk-in Celtic princess's tomb, which was found in the 1950s during sand and gravel extraction near the Blies. The route then continues through the excavations, which give a good impression of how the Roman settlement looked. It continues through the park, past excavations and reconstructed buildings, until the French border is reached. Here begins the natural section of the tour. With a little luck, you can observe some swans at the pond and many other animal species in the biotope. The flood basins and water surfaces created as compensatory measures for the excavations are protected biotopes and attract many water birds such as ducks, geese, and herons. Yaks and donkeys like to wallow in the flood basins of the Blies and are responsible for keeping the area open and vegetation low through grazing.
Autorentipp
Combine the walk with a visit to the museums of the European Cultural Park. The park's museums are closed for winter from early November to mid-March. Those who want to learn more about the history of the Celts and Romans during this time are recommended to use the free audio guide Lauschtour.
Roman Tavern in the European Cultural Park
66453 Gersheim-Reinheim
06843 9999442
Miss Ida Café
Am Staaten 5
66453 Gersheim-Reinheim
0163 8649362
Café Website
Fischerhütte Reinheim
Robert-Schumann-Straße 15
66453 Gersheim-Reinheim
06843 489688
Fischerhütte Website
Wegbeschreibung
The circular hiking trail starts at the hiking car park at the Blies bridge. The stop “Kulturpark Reinheim” is located directly on the hiking trail at the roundabout. At the Maison Jean Schaub museum at the roundabout, turn right and walk parallel to the Blies into the park. After the small woodland, turn left to the princess's tomb. Pass it and continue over the footbridge through the excavations. Turn left and continue through the excavations towards the Roman villa. Keep following the path; shortly after, the French border is crossed. The path leads past the archaeologists' bungalows next to the pond. After the pond, turn right; the path now runs between two ponds. At the end of the track, turn right. Follow the path through the park, past the biotope toward the Blies. The path turns right just before the Blies and leads back to the Maison Jean Schaub museum.
Ausrüstung
All important information about equipment can be found in our packing list.
Sicherheitshinweise
Attention:
Entering the forest and walking on the hiking trails is fundamentally at your own risk.
Due to seasonal and weather conditions, increased surefootedness is required on some parts of the trails.
Therefore, wear clothing appropriate to the season and weather, and hiking shoes with suitable soles.
TOGETHER WITH RESPECT
Friendliness, understanding, and consideration for each other apply as a principle for the cooperative use of our natural area. The code of conduct is:
Use existing paths, follow signs, and respect trail closures
Leave no traces such as trash or dog waste and treat the path gently
Respect other users of forests and fields
Be considerate of animals and plants
Plan ahead and use daylight
DISCLAIMER:
Despite repeated checks and careful preparation of the trail descriptions, the publisher assumes no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information in this description.
USAGE NOTICE:
Dear hiking friends, the trails also lead along natural paths through untouched nature reserves and forests. Preserving and protecting nature is important to us.
We would also like to point out the risks and therefore ask you to stay on the designated paths and not to enter existing rock faces for safety reasons. Furthermore, we point out the presence of natural forest hazards. Due to weather, some spots on the trail may be softened and slippery, therefore they should be approached with particular caution. Solid footwear is therefore recommended on all routes, surefootedness is essential.
Use of hiking trails and premium hiking trails is at your own risk.
MARKING AND SIGNPOSTING:
All quality trails are circular hikes that can be walked in both directions. Therefore, signage is provided in both directions. Try walking the circuit the other way around, and you will discover completely new perspectives and different viewpoints.
