Riesling-Zander Cycle Route
This tour leads us through the beautiful landscape of the South Palatinate.
The cycle route is surrounded by vineyards, fruit trees, fields, meadows and the Rheinaue wetlands as it wends its way through romantic villages with historic half-timbered houses. The route runs mainly on surfaced agricultural roads and cycle paths. There are just a few unsurfaced sections, but they are still suitable for cycling. There are train stations or rail halts along the route in Winden, Steinweiler and Rheinzabern.
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HofschänkeWeinstube "FassReiwerle" im Weingut Bitzel
Hotel-Restaurant "Zum Riesen"
Landgasthof Goldenes Lamm
Gasthaus zum Karpfen
Restaurant Zur Krone
Restaurant "Zum Lamm"
Safety information
Cyclists must obey the German highway code (StVo).Tips and hints
Feedback, errors or omissions? Contact us by email: radwege@lbm.rlp.de www.radwanderland.de (responsible for infrastructure and route description).
Südliche Weinstrasse e.V.
Tel: 0 63 41 / 94 04 07
www.suedlicheweinstrasse.de
Südpfalz Tourismus e.V.
Tel: 0 72 74 / 53 300
www.suedpfalz-tourismus.de
Verbandsgemeinde Jockgrim
Tel. 07271/599-180
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Turn-by-turn directions
The tour starts in the picturesque wine-growing village of Pleisweiler-Oberhofen and takes cyclists through vineyards and past the wonderfully fragrant rose garden to Kapellen-Drusweiler. Passing through wide fields and lush meadows, you cycle through the romantic villages of Oberhausen and Barbelroth to Winden. There are plenty of enchanted spots and historic half-timbered houses to stop and explore along the way. The route continues to Steinweiler. In the old town centre, you can experience Palatinate hospitality over a glass of fine wine in one of the beautiful wineries.
Passing alongside vegetable fields, you cycle through the village of Erlenbach and on to the sedate tobacco-growing village of Hatzenbühl. The 2 km circular tobacco trail starts at the parish garden and contains a wealth of information about the annual life cycle of the tobacco plant. The route passes countless historic tobacco drying barns en route to Rheinzabern. It is worth taking a detour to the Roman Terra Sigillata Museum in the centre of town. Embark on an exciting journey through time into the region’s past, and immerse yourself in the everyday culture of the Romans. The modern museum vividly recounts the story of the tabernae settlement, the “Meissen of the ancient world”, and its development into one of the largest terra sigillata factories in the Roman Empire. Detailed replicas of the shiny red terra sigillata tableware give visitors a sense of the food and dining culture of the Romans. The original antique kilns are of particular interest.
Now cycle the last part of the route through the Rheinaue wetlands to Neupotz. Enjoy the unique natural spectacle as primeval landscapes, picturesque tributaries of the Altrhein river and secluded lakes dominate the natural scenery along the Rhine. You are now just a short distance from Neupotz and its street packed with gourmet restaurants. Popular dishes include the native zander, which lives in the waters of the Rhine and is renowned for its tasty meat. It is a culinary delight which can be deep fried or roasted and served with an aromatic Pinot blanc sauce. You can take an interesting trip to the “Haus Leben am Strom”, a centre containing a wealth of information about life on the Rhine and flood protection. Roman history comes to life on board the Roman boat Lusoria Rhenana on Neupotzer Setzfeld lake.
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Public transport
By train to Bad Bergzabern, continue by bus or directly by bike to Pleisweiler-Oberhofen.Getting there
A65 to the Landau-Süd exit, continue on the B38 via Bad Bergzabern to Pleisweiler-OberhofenParking
Bitte parke nur auf den ausgewiesenen Parkplätzen und halte unbedingt Zufahrten für Rettungsfahrzeuge sowie Arbeitswege im Wald und den Weinbergen stets frei. Zur Übernachtung im Camper & Caravan gibt es explizit dafür ausgewiesene Wohnmobil-Stellplätze.
In Pleisweiler-Oberhofen, z.B. in der Schloßstraße
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Book recommendation by the author
Buchtipp um die Südpfalz zu Hause zu "schmecken": Aus der Südpfalz-Küche (Knecht Verlag Landau) gibt es drei Ausgaben mit den Themen: Die Tomate, Der Apfel und Kraut-und Rüben
Die Tomate: ISBN: 978-3-939427-27-8
Der Apfel: ISBN: 978-3-939427-35-3
Kraut- und Rüben: ISBN: 978-3939427-414
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Equipment
Please wear a helmet. Touring bicycle or bike with multiple gears, weatherproof clothing, drinks and supplies.Statistics
- 44 Waypoints
- 44 Waypoints
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