Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk – Sandackergewann loop from Höchst

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Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk – Sandackergewann loop from Höchst

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4.5

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Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk – Sandackergewann loop from Höchst

01:16

5.01km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Schwanheimer Düne

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.55 km

Schmitt'sche Grube

Highlight • Lake

The former sand pit is filled with water and offers a wonderful biotope for flora and fauna.

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1.57 km

Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk

Highlight • Natural Monument

This inland dune can be found in the west of Frankfurt-Schwanheim. The dune has been a nature reserve since 1984 and is a popular recreational area for the people of …

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2.11 km

Narrow-gauge railway track through the dunes

Highlight • Historical Site

Around 1900, sand was mined in the Schwanheim dunes. The carts filled with sand were pulled by horses. The rails of the lorries were attached to the stone track.

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2.50 km

Uprooted tree stump in Schwanheimer Düne

Highlight • Natural

2.61 km

Orchard Meadows at Schwanheimer Düne

Highlight • Forest

The gardens and orchards of the Schwanheim families were once here. There are still some remaining stocks.

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2.87 km

Sandackergewann

Highlight • Trail

Several paths cross here, allowing you to explore the dune in all directions. Right next door are the so-called bean fields.

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3.12 km

Boardwalk in the Schwankelner Düne nature reserve

Highlight • Trail

You can park at the cemetery, the paths are great to walk on. Everything is included, from sand, grass, wooden planks to asphalt. Beautiful landscape and a longer stretch goes along the Main.

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5.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

505 m

483 m

289 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

1.03 km

683 m

554 m

541 m

357 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

8°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

October 22, 2021,Schwanheimer Düne

For the first time since my accident I ran the 4.5 km! Feel good! And the Schwanheimer dune is simply fantastic in this wonderful autumn weather.

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May 8, 2022,Schwanheimer Düne – Muttertagsrunde

For a change, I spotted Komoot too early this time. The route went along the Main to the starting point.

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September 30, 2021,Schwanheimer Dünen

The Schwanheimer Düne is an inland dune in the west of Frankfurt-Schwanheim and has been a nature reserve since 1984. The walk can easily be combined with a crossing from Höchst by ferry across the Main.

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