In Mainz, the Rhine has reached kilometer 497. From Mainz to Bingen, a diverse landscape of Rhine meadows is revealed, with a varied flora and fauna. A themed path in Ingelheim invites you to explore the Rhine meadows - a unique ecosystem! They are havens for waterfowl; the wet meadows and the dry zone of the dike provide a home for numerous plant and insect species. In Bingen, a fabulous view opens up of the confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe, the gateway to the Middle Rhine Valley.