Deutsche Weinstraße: 85km of German Wine History

How to Complete

3 steps curated by Wine Memories

1. ⛰️ 1

   Start at the Deutsches Weintor (South)

   adventure Free

   The iconic arch marks the southern start of the route.

   Begin at the Deutsches Weintor (German Wine Gate) in Schweigen-Rechtenbach. This 1936 arch marks the southern start of the 85km route. Take a photo - you can return here for the Friedrich Becker experience.

   🍷 Log Memory
2. 🍷 2

   Stop in Neustadt an der Weinstraße

   wine $$

   The central hub with the most tasting options.

   Neustadt is roughly the midpoint and has the highest concentration of wine bars and producers. Walk the Altstadt (old town) and find a Vinothek (wine shop with tasting). Sample at least 3 different Spätburgunders.

   🍷 Log Memory
3. ⛰️ 3

   End at the Haus der Deutschen Weinstraße (North)

   Optional

   adventure Free

   The northern terminus in Bockenheim.

   Drive or bike to Bockenheim to find the Haus der Deutschen Weinstraße - the northern end. You've completed the full 85km route. The building houses a restaurant and wine shop.

   🍷 Log Memory

Insider Tips

• ✦

  The route is beautiful by car, but cycling is the authentic experience (e-bike rental available)

• ✦

  Germany's oldest wine route (1935) - created to promote domestic wine tourism

• ✦

  Over 100 wine villages along the route - you cannot taste them all in one trip

• ✦

  The Pfälzer Mandelpfad (Almond Trail) runs parallel - Germany has almonds!