Mainfähre Rumpenheim — Offenbach am Main, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member prussel
N 50° 08.047 E 008° 48.095
32U E 485819 N 5553560
The Main ferry Rumpenheim is a vehicular cable ferry across the Main river in Offenbach Rumpenheim
Waymark Code: WMFBP6
Location: Hessen, Germany
Date Posted: 09/25/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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Die Fährverbindung in Rumpenheim ist seit Anfang des 17. Jahrhunderts urkundlich belegt. Rumpenheim war eine Hessen-Kasseler Exklave auf der südlichen Mainseite. Die einzige Möglichkeit, diesen Landesteil zu besuchen, ohne ins "Ausland" reisen zu müssen, war die Fährverbindung.
Die Gierseilfähre verfügt über zwei Führungsseile, die das Abtreiben der Fähre verhindern. Angetrieben wird sie von zwei Dieselmotoren mit 26 und 42 PS. Das heutige Schiff stammt aus dem Jahr 1946.
Betriebszeiten:
April bis September:
Montag - Freitag: 6:00 - 21:00
Samstag: 7:00 - 21:00
Sonntag: 8:00 - 21:00
Oktober bis März:
Montag - Freitag: 6:00 - 20:30
Samstag: 7:00 - 20:30
Sonntag: 8:00 - 20:30

The ferry connection in Rumpenheim is documented since the beginning of the 17th Century. Rumpenheim was a Hesse-Kassel's exclave on the south side of Main. The only way to visit this part of the country without going "abroad" was the ferry.
The reaction ferry has two guide ropes to prevent the drifting of the ferry. It is powered by two diesel engines with 26 and 42 hp. Today's ship dates from the year 1946.
Operating hours:
April to September:
Monday - Friday: 6:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 7:00 - 21:00
Sunday: 8:00 - 21:00
October to March:
Monday - Friday: 6:00 - 20:30
Saturday: 7:00 - 20:30
Sunday: 8:00 - 20:30

Body of water served: Main river

Places served:
Offenbach Rumpenheim, access road to Bundesstraße 8 (Federal road B8)


Seasonal: no

Dining room / cafeteria: no

Gift shop: no

Terminal / landing address: Not listed

Hours of operation (non-scheduled ferry service): Not listed

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