Pfälzer Weinsteig Etappe 01 Bockenheim - Neuleiningen
Author’s recommendation
- Ein Picknick an der Panorama Bar am Patricia Wingert
- Besuch im Motorrad Museum Qirnheim
Rest Stop
Restaurant SonnenbergDer Fliegende Italiener
House of the German Wine Route
Weinwanderhütte Asselheim
Safety information
In particular in the autumn, please note that leaves on the ground may hide unevenness, roots, stones or holes on the path. Such obstacles must be expected when hiking. If you think that certain sections are not feasible, please avoid them. In particular if the weather is not good, natural paths can become muddy and slippery in places.Tips, hints and links
Haus der Deutschen Weinstraße
Heiligenkirche Bockenheim
Unterkünfte am Pfälzer Weinsteig
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on to Odenwald for a short break at the panorama bar. Continuing through the vineyards, the route rises steeply towards Galgenberg for a short time. At Wolfskehl we reach a small high-level plateau and briefly hike through the open fields. The route quickly branches off down the slope to the Asselheim wine hiking hut (opening times via the link below). Once you've gained your second wind, it’s now uphill to Gerstenberg, with a fantastic view of Donnersberg. The refined plutonite appears to only be a stone's throw away. If the weather is favourable you can watch the soundless gliders take off and land or perhaps make a 500 metre detour off route to the Quirnheim motorbike museum (opening times via the link below). The route now goes downhill again towards Mertesheim. During the descent, we enjoy a view of the fields and vineyards on the opposite slope. If you look closely you can see the remains of a cable car to the right that was used to transport iron ore to Mertesheim station in the past. In the beautifully decorated centre of Mertesheim there are rail links, shopping and accommodation options. Leaving the town to the east, we follow the Eisbach stream and reach the shady Grünstadt Town Park where you can also take a break (opening times below). Further towards the west we leave the Town Park and enjoy another spectacular view of Donnersberg from Grünstadter Berg. Further towards the south through the vineyards, after a short time we reach the mountain village of Neuleiningen where you can also pause or stay overnight.
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Public transport
Public transport friendly
By train or bus to Bockenheim stationGetting there
Via the A6 and B271 to Bockenheim.Sat nav: Weinstraße 91b 67278 Bockenheim an der Weinstraße
Parking
Large, free car park opposite theHouse of the German Wine Route
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Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
- Public Press Wanderkarte Pfälzer Weinsteig im Maßstab 1:25.000, deutsch, Leporello Falzung mit 17 Teilkarten, GPS-genau, elf redaktionelle Seiten mit Ausflugszielen und Einkehrtipps. Weitere Hauptwanderwege enthalten. ISBN 978-3-89920-677-7, Preis: 11,99€. Direkt hier bestellen.
- Wanderkarte Pfälzerwald 4, NaturNavi Gmbh, ISBN 978-3-96099-104-5 http://naturnavi.de
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, clothes suitable for the weather, sun and rain protection, enough food and drink as in some places there are no places to take a break or buy itemsor these may be closed. Although the route is well signposted throughout, for safety reasons you should always have a suitable hiking map with you.
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