What would the loveliest wine region be without its own themed route? Almost every wine region in Rhineland-Palatinate has roads and footpaths of interest to visitors, leading to the prettiest wine-making villages, through the most impressive scenery and to the most fascinating attractions related to wine and the food and culture that go with it. Most of the routes pass through the vineyards themselves, due to the topography of the region.

Along the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer they follow the course of the rivers past Roman remains, picturesque wine villages and verdant vine-clad slopes. More information

The Red Wine Hiking Trail follows the course of the river Ahr, even when climbing to breezy hilltops and breathtaking scenery among the forests and vineyards. More information

There are routes on both banks of the river through the romantic Rhine Valley, where the combination of woods and vineyards, castles and historical Rhine villages such as Bacharach and Boppard creates a scenic work of art. More information

The Nahe Wine trail branches off at the gateway to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley (UNESCO world heritage), leading through vine-clad hills to spa resorts and castles. More information

Everywhere, wineries tempt you to stop and taste, especially in the hills of Rheinhessen where you can experience the great zest for life that permeates Germany's largest wine region. More information

The German Wine Route starts close by, taking lovers of the grape into wine heaven, through the heart of the unspoilt wine region that is the Palatinate. The route passes famous names in the world of wine, such as Deidesheim, Maikammer, Siebeldingen and Schweigen, set amid almond and chestnut trees. Wine is all around. More information