Rheinfähre Mumpf-Bad Säckingen Swiss Landing - Mumpf, AG, Switzerland
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fi67
N 47° 32.770 E 007° 55.366
32T E 418941 N 5266422
A reactive cable ferry between Mumpf, Switzerland and Bad Säckingen, Germany.
Waymark Code: WMAERE
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 01/06/2011
Views: 9
This ferry is a reactive cable ferry, i.e. it has no engine of any kind but uses the power of the current to get across the river.
It has a long tradition. There is a document from 1535 giving the village the right to operate a ferry, but this was a renewal, so the ferry must be much older. Until the 20th century it was used for public transport by locals. With the arrival of cars the way over the bridge 2 kilometers East became faster than the ferry. Since 1960 a local water sports association operates the ferry on Sundays and holidays from May to September (13:30 - 15:30 / 18:00 - 19:00). It is mainly used by hikers. The ferry crosses a country border so you need to have your passport with you.
The Swiss landing is just behind the church.
Body of water served: Rhine
Places served:
Bad Säckingen
Terminal / landing address:
Fähriweg
Mumpf, AG Switzerland
4322
Seasonal: yes
Hours of operation (non-scheduled ferry service): From: 1:00 PM To: 7:00 PM
Dining room / cafeteria: no
Gift shop: no
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