Weinwanderweg - 6km Free Wine Hiking Trail

6km free hike through Bündner Herrschaft vineyards from Maienfeld to Jenins. Same calcareous soils as Gantenbein cult Pinot Noir. Rhine Valley views. Information panels about the 1630 Burgundy connection when mercenaries brought the vines.

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3 things to do

1. 1 Free 6km Wine Hiking Trail Wine · Free

   Start the Weinwanderweg in Maienfeld, walk 6km to Jenins through Bündner Herrschaft vineyards. Panels explain terroir and grape varieties. The trail passes Gantenbein's cult winery — bottles sell for 200+ CHF but the view is free.

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2. 2 Burgundy Connection History History · Free

   Read the 1630 panel: Swiss mercenaries returning from Burgundian wars brought Pinot Noir cuttings. The same calcareous soils that made Burgundy famous exist here. Swiss Pinot has 400 years of history most people don't know.

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3. 3 Jenins Tasting Room Finish Adventure · Price: moderate

   End at a Jenins winery tasting room — several are open without appointment. Try aged Pinot Noir and Completer. The walk primed your palate; now taste what you've been learning about for 6 kilometres.

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