Best trails near Deutsches Weintor

Situated just behind the picturesque neighbourhoods and ramparts of the historic town of Wissembourg, this cross-border wine trail takes you through the vineyards to the German border and beyond. The route leads you to the German village of Schweigen-Rechtenbach and its famous wine gate (Deutsches Weintor). As you walk alongside the vineyards and along educational trails dedicated to grape varieties such as Riesling and Pinot Noir, you’ll enjoy exceptional panoramic views of the Alsace plain...

Hiking trail from Schweigen-Rechtenbach into the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate This route leads from Schweigen-Rechtenbach in the north-west of the municipality into the Palatinate Forest. There are refreshment stops at the starting point. The route markings show an orange castle gate on a white background. Highlights: - Hiking through the Palatinate Forest Nature Park - Schnorringer spring - Hiking along the Rußbach

Tour starting from the Heiligenbach border post. The route takes you between the French and German northern Vosges mountains. The first part is on the German side. Return to France after crossing Schweigen-Rechtenbach. You will follow the Lauter valley north of Wissembourg, in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park.

This route follows stage 11 of the Palatinate Wine Trail, a long-distance trail starting in Bad Bergzabern and ending in Schweigen-Rechtenbach. The path runs through the Dörrenbach fairy tale forest, passing timber-framed houses, the historic fortified church, and the Kolmerbergkapelle. It climbs the Stäffelsberg observation tower and passes the Guttenberg Castle ruins before finishing at the German Wine Gate. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels in the towns; wild...

Stage 9 of the "Pfälzer Waldpfad" long-distance hiking trail, Rhineland-Palatinate. Tranquil Erlenbach is the starting point of the ninth and last stage of the certified quality trail "Palatinate Forest Path", which leads through the Palatinate Forest from Kaiserslautern to the German Wine Gate in Schweigen-Rechtenbach. The last stage of the long-distance hiking trail enchants with a lot of variety: Right at the beginning of the hike, there is the opportunity to visit the Berwartstein rock...

Varied section of the German Wine Route The last and relatively easy section of the route takes you to Schweigen-Rechtenbach and the German Wine Gate. There are refreshment stops and good bus and train connections. Highlights: - Bad Bergzabern spa gardens - Dörrenbach historic town hall

Popular and scenic mountain bike tour near Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate. The MTB tour starts in Oberotterbach and runs through vineyards and an idyllic wooded area. Great views and lovely rest areas are the reward for the hard work. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Varied trails - Langenberg Castle - Refreshment stops

3rd stage of the chapel pilgrimage route, Rhineland-Palatinate. The stage begins in Vorderweidenthal. As well as places to stop for refreshments, there is also the former St Gallus church to discover. From there, the pilgrimage trail leads through the Erlenbach valley to Oberschlettenbach and on towards Lauterschwan along the idyllic Potzbach. St Michael's Chapel awaits in Lauterschwan. Bewartstein Castle can soon be seen from afar. The Seehofweiher pond can be a nice refreshment before...

4th stage of the chapel pilgrimage route, Rhineland-Palatinate. This stage leads from Schweigen back to Bad Bergzabern. The route leads along the edge of the Haard back into the Palatinate Forest, where the ruins of the Staufer imperial castle of Guttenberg soon await. This is the highest point of the tour, which is why there is a great view over the Mundatwald forest and the Rhine plain. The Stäffelsberg tower also offers great views. The trail continues to the Kolmerberg chapel - a popular...