Rust combines popular leisure destinations with nature trails, a place to learn about climate change, and traces of history. Europa-Park is located in the municipality; Rulantica is at the gates of Rust. The Taubergießen Nature Reserve and the Parish Church of St Peter in Chains are also here. When planning your stay, it is worth deciding first which of Rust’s different sides you want to focus on.

Europa-Park, Rulantica and the Rust Bus

Europa-Park is located in the municipality of Rust. Rulantica is at the gates of Rust, in the immediate vicinity of Europa-Park and directly opposite the Krønasår Museum Hotel. The Rust Bus connects Rust with both destinations, making it one way to include the journeys in your daily plans. When looking for a hotel in Rust, you can first consider which visits will shape your stay and which might be additional activities.

One special feature of Rulantica concerns its outdoor areas, Svalgurok, Dynstrønd and Snorri Strand: they are open from May to September, weather permitting. If these areas are important to your visit, take their seasonal and weather-dependent opening into account when choosing your travel dates. Before setting off, also check the Rust Bus’s specific timetable: it runs daily from 08:00 to 22:30, except on 24 and 25 December, at 30-minute intervals through the municipality. Its route includes twelve stops and connects Rust with Rulantica and Europa-Park; the frequency may change due to operational requirements.

Learning Centre and Observation Tower

Another point of interest is the Climate Change Garden in Rust. This 1.8-hectare learning centre provides information about weather and climate change. It includes the 18-metre-high Günter-Gorecky Tower, with 86 steps. The garden’s subject and a distinctive structure offering views go hand in hand here. The Rheinauen Nature Centre is also located in Rust. It is an information, events and experience centre, adding another point of interest if you are interested in nature and learning as well as leisure activities.

Circular Routes in Taubergießen

Several signposted circular routes for cyclists and hikers pass through the Taubergießen Nature Reserve. When choosing a route, you can start by deciding whether you would prefer to explore the area on foot or by bike. Within the wider Ortenaukreis travel region, Taubergießen covers 1,695 hectares and is one of Baden-Württemberg’s largest nature reserves. The Ortenaukreis lies between the Rhine and the Black Forest. Its 23 nature reserves cover around 3,110 hectares, from the Rhine plain to the higher elevations of the Black Forest. This regional context adds to the picture of the Taubergießen routes without equating the district with Rust.

A Historical Perspective on Rust

The present-day Parish Church of St Peter in Chains also offers a clear historical connection to the town. It was built in the 18th century. Two dates mark different milestones: the nave was inaugurated in 1728, and the church was consecrated in 1737. If you would like to discover Rust through more than leisure activities and nature trails, you can include this church as a cultural destination in its own right. The municipality offers a range of themes for a stay, without requiring every visit to have the same focus.

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For the wider travel overview: Ortenaukreis.