Stresemann-Ufer runs alongside Adenauer-Ufer to the swing bridge at Winterhafen. Just behind the town hall, Fischtorplatz opens up onto the city with its beautiful Fischtorbrunnen fountain. The structures of the Fischtorbrunnen fountain are also known by Mainz residents as "Quellkartoffel mit Hering" (spring potato with herring). Standing on the banks of the Rhine, visitors can enjoy a wonderful view of the east choir of Mainz Cathedral. At the eastern end of Fischtorplatz is the German Unity Monument. Directly on the banks of the Rhine stands the Naval Memorial, an eagle-crowned stele commemorating the cruiser "Mainz," which sank in 1914.

From here, the riverbank splits into two parallel paths—a higher pedestrian promenade and a low quay directly on the water. If you follow the Rhine south from Fischtorplatz, you will inevitably come across Mainz's "Rheinufergalerie" (Rhine River Gallery). Sculptures by various artists line the riverside promenade here. In between, small lawns and park benches invite you to take a break.

Walkers now pass through the restored Rhine gates—Wein, Holz, and Templertor—which were once part of the Rheinkehl fortifications designed to protect the city militarily. Looking through the wooden gate toward the city, you can see the medieval wooden tower.

Adjacent to the Templer Gate is a caponier made of red sandstone blocks. This mighty quarter-circular structure, known as Fort Malakoff, was also part of the Rhine throat fortifications. Only small openings and embrasures break through the thick walls of the fort. Today, the old fortification is used as a bar by the adjacent Hyatt Regency Hotel. The Stresemannufer ends with the hotel and the Malakoff Terrace in front of it. There, wooden steps lead down to the lower bank of the Rhine (Tiefkai). In summer, a beer garden on the Malakoff Terrace offers refreshments.
The adjacent section of the Rhine bank is called Victor-Hugo-Ufer.