Resting at "Main kilometer 0.0"
The Rhine and Main meet at kilometer 0.0 on the Main. This makes this place unique. The rest area on the Maaraue is being redesigned to make recreation and information even more attractive.
A special place at the confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers
At the Maaraue in Kostheim lies the Main kilometer 0.0, where the Main flows into the Rhine after 527 kilometers. This place is very special because the two rivers Rhine and Main, which give the metropolitan region its name, meet here.
There is already a beautifully situated rest area with benches and tables at this point, although they are in poor condition. The rest area invites you to take a break under the trees and enjoy the view. Many regional and national cycle routes, such as the Leinpfad regional park route, pass by here. The confluence of the two rivers is marked by the Main kilometer marker "0.0" and boards provide information about the course of the Main.
Current planning
The planned redesign aims to build on the rest area’s unique character and develop it thoughtfully. New benches, tables, and seating steps along the water’s edge will enhance the area in the future. An information board will provide interesting facts about the Main River and its shipping traffic.
The idea for the project arose as part of the Rhein.Main.Ufer concept. Thanks to funding from the RheinMain Regional Park, a preliminary design was developed. In the fall of 2022, residents had the opportunity to share their input. The plan is set to be implemented in the coming years.
Further information
Urban planning office
Address
65189 Wiesbaden
Postal address
65029 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Bus stop Statistisches Bundesamt; bus lines 16, 22, 27, 28, 37, 45, X26, x72, 262
Telephone
Opening hours
Please make an appointment.
Information on accessibility
- Barrier-free access is available
- The WC is barrier-free