Hiwweltour Stadecker Warte

The Rheinhessen town of Stadecken-Elsheim is just under 15 km southwest of the state capital Mainz and is the start and finish point of the Hiwweltour Stadecker Warte. The 9.7 km long hike begins not far from the historic Stadecken Castle, at the tennis facility's car park, which first leads a short distance along the country road before turning off into the beautiful countryside.

You pass the old cemetery of Hedesheim, one of the oldest burial places in Rheinhessen, and horse paddocks, you cross fields and a small spring forest. After the first ascent, you will reach the “Auf dem Ermel” rest area, which awaits hikers with a wonderful view of the Selztal valley and comfortable seating.The route continues along the edge of the forest, through grain fields and finally you find yourself in the middle of the vineyards.

Behind every corner there are new wonderful views of surrounding villages such as Nieder-Olm or Saulheim. Both the Wingertshaus Schindegaul and a few meters later the long table of wine invite you to take a leisurely rest. Here you can enjoy the snack you have brought with you and let your gaze wander over Rheinhessen and the surrounding sea of ​​vines.

Immediately below the table is the first terroir soil profile of this Hiwweltour. The sand-lime brick profile and the associated information board provide information about the geology of the region and its impact on viticulture. The hiking trail continues through the idyllic vineyards in the direction of Stadecker Warte, which can be viewed up close with a short detour.The second terroir soil profile of this Hiwweltour shows the clay marl soil of the Stadecker Spitzberg and again gives a great geological insight. The neighboring pergola offers a cozy resting place.

The last ascent of the hike leads to the large pavilion in the middle of the Wingert. Up here you will be rewarded with lots of fresh air and a great 360-degree panoramic view over the vineyards down into the Selztal.From now on the route leads downhill, through wide meadows and past grazing sheep. The last highlight of the Hiwweltour Stadecker Warte is the renatured Saubach, lined with rolling grasses and reeds. It leads the hiker back to Stadecken-Elsheim over the last few meters.