The German Wine Route Cycle Trail runs parallel to the German Wine Route, taking in historical towns, vineyards and castles. Travelling through Germany's second largest wine-growing area by bike is the ideal way to experience the Palatinate way of life.
The famous wine town of Deidesheim offers riesling and pinot noir accompanied by the new contemporary cuisine that is taking the town's gourmet restaurants by storm. From here the route leads south towards the French border, through a landscape reminiscent of Tuscany with its gentle vine-clad hills and pretty villages.
Neustadt with its magnificent historical centre, winding lanes and numerous taverns makes for an ideal place to stop off for a while.
The German Wine Route Cycle Trail is not a race track though, it's much too beautiful for that. In spring, for example, almond blossoms cover the landscape with dashes of pink. From mid-April onwards all the fruit trees are in full bloom, and in the summer the trees are heavy with figs, kiwis and lemons. Autumn is the time for harvesting grapes and also sweet chestnuts. A pure delight!
Tip: Every last Sunday in August the car-free "Raderlebnistag Deutsche Weinstraße" takes place.
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