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Radtour durch den Bienwald in der Pfälzer RheinebenePhoto: Dominik Ketz, CC BY-SA, Pfalz.Touristik e.V.
In the South Palatinate, between the Palatinate Forest and the Rhine meadows, lies the Bienwald. On this flat cycling route, you can perfectly experience the forest and its unique landscape.
The route runs on marked cycle paths and little-used roads around the Bienwald. From village to village, you cycle past meadows, fields, and pastures and repeatedly immerse yourself in the forest. In doing so, you can get to know the various facets of this area and the forest: the "South Palatinate Viehstrich" with its fruit-rich fields, pastures, and orchards between Kandel and Schweighofen, the Rhine meadows near Neuburg and Hagenbach, the meadow fields near Scheibenhardt and Berg, and the grassland-shaped lowlands such as the Bruchbach-Otterbach lowland near Jockgrim or the Lauter valley lowland near the French border. Idyllic villages and towns like Kandel, Scheibenhardt, or Hagenbach invite you to stop either to strengthen yourself with Palatinate dishes, taste South Palatinate juice or wine, or simply enjoy a fresh ice cream. Even on this flat tour, culinary enjoyment is not neglected.
UFFBASSE! – Campaign for a considerate coexistence in nature
- Be considerate on the move – Always behave thoughtfully, friendly, and considerately towards everyone you meet on the way. This applies especially on farm roads, where winegrowers, farmers, and foresters also work on weekends.
- Picnic & rubbish – Remember a rubbish bag for on the way and take your waste back home. Use only the furnished rest areas for breaks & picnics.
- Nature conservation – Stay on the designated paths and avoid unnecessary noise when you are out in nature. Leave the forest at dusk at the latest to not disturb the rhythm of nocturnal animals.
More information at www.pfalz.de/uffbasse
Author’s recommendation
If the distance is too long, I recommend the shorter routes "Bienwald-Rhine Meadows" (approx. 45 km) or "Bienwald-Streams Tour" (approx. 34 km).
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Forest bistro "Fun For Rest" in the AdventurePark KandelFriends of Nature House Bienwald
Eisheisel
Weingut Stefan Fischer
Waldgasthof "Bienwaldmühle"
Gaststätte zur Braustube
Gasthaus "Zur alten Schmiede"
Lautermuschel
Adamshof
Hofmarkt Zapf
Hotel-Restaurant "Zum Riesen"
Koch's Restaurant
Safety information
Cycling on farm roads – Our cycling routes often run on paths we share with others. Therefore, we ask for a considerate and friendly attitude at all times. Winegrowers, farmers, and foresters use the farm roads through fields, forests, and vineyards for their daily work – also on weekends. Due to work operations and/or weather conditions, the paths may be more heavily soiled at times. Special caution is also advised when passing through and around Palatinate towns. Road closures and detours must be strictly observed.
Hazard situations – In case of an emergency, quick help is needed. And even though mobile phones can send GPS signals, the classic rescue points often offer the fastest aid. These are located in places that are easily accessible by rescue vehicles. Remember the points with the green signs and a white cross. In an emergency, return there and give the number on the sign when you call for help. This way, rescuers will know where to find you.
Tips and suggestions
South Palatinate Tourism Germersheim District Association, Luitpoldplatz 1, 76726 Germersheim
Roadbook
Due to the good and easy access by train or car, the route can be comfortably started from Kandel. Since the route is well signposted in both directions, the route can also be started in any other town of your choice. In Kandel, we ride from the station into Gartenstraße towards the center until we reach the cycle path "Around the Bienwald." From now on, we always follow the tour logo (light green meadow area with a tree on the left and a church and houses on the right). Clockwise, we first come to Jockgrim, then ride through Wörth, Hagenbach, Neuburg, and Berg towards the south. In Neulauterbourg, where the border to France is in sight, we turn towards Scheibenhardt, ride via Bienwaldmühle to Schweighofen. From Schweighofen, we cycle along the "Viehstrich" via Steinfeld, Wörth-Schaidt, Freckenfeld, Minfeld back to Kandel.
If you want to start the route from Jockgrim station, please note that the route does not pass directly by the station but runs along the edge of town. We recommend following the signs from Jockgrim station to Hatzenbühl and cycling on Hatzenbühler Straße towards the town’s exit. At the town exit, you will then find the signposting of the cycle route "Around the Bienwald."
Parkplatz am Bahnhof Kandel mit barrierefreien Parkplätzen
Bicycle inner tube vending machine
Kandel railway station
E-Bike-Ladestation am Bahnhof Kandel
Tourist Information Bienwaldregion Kandel
Refill-Station im Tourismusbüro in Kandel
Rastplatz Im Krautgarten Kandel
Schafhaus mit Dampfnudeltor
Trinkbrunnen am Saubrunnen
Clean fountain Kandel
European Cultural Park Schwanenweiher
Spielplatz Nußbaumallee Kandel
Spielplatz am Schwanenweiher Kandel
AVAHOME Kandel
Forest bistro "Fun For Rest" in the AdventurePark Kandel
Fun Forest Adventure Park Kandel
Kandel forest swimming pool
Spielplatz am Naturfreundehaus Bienwald in Kandel
Friends of Nature House Bienwald
Eisheisel
Heintz Winery
Gästehaus Solana
Spielplatz Jahnstr./Dörniggraben Minfeld
Schossberghof village market
Rastplatz Spielplatz Dörniggraben Minfeld
Rest area and lounger at the Minfeld protestant church
Bench and sun lounger by the Freckenfeld village stream
E-bike charging station at the Freckenfeld village shop
Bienenlehrpfad Freckenfeld
Steam Noodle Gate Freckenfeld
Radservicestation Freckenfeld
Helck wine and sparkling wine estate
Rastplatz Kräutergarten Freckenfeld
Kräutergarten in Freckenfeld
Ferienwohnung Landpartie
Freckenfeld water treading basin rest area
Rastplatz Drache vom Wurmberg bei Freckenfeld
Ferienwohnung Am Bienwald
Viehstrichmuseum Wörth-Schaidt
Bahnhof Schaidt
Radhaus Schultz
Kakteenland
Picknickplatz Blick über Steinfeld
Viehstrich Ei
Freibad Steinfeld
Ferienwohnung Casa Angela
Bahnhof Steinfeld
Kapsweyer
Weingut Stefan Fischer
Bauernhof Kieffer
Schweighofen
Waldgasthof "Bienwaldmühle"
Ferienapartment Berg
Gaststätte zur Braustube
Gasthaus "Zur alten Schmiede"
Gästehaus Im Unnerdorf
Lautermuschel
Trinkbrunnen Bürgerpark
Refill-Station Rathaus
Spielzone "Promenadenweg"
Badepark Wörth
Wanderbahnhof Jockgrim
Adamshof
FOOTGOLF at Adamshof
E-bike charging station at the Zapf Kandel farm market
Hofmarkt Zapf
Hotel Zur Pfalz
Hotel-Restaurant "Zum Riesen"
Radhaus Rödel GmbH
Koch's Restaurant
Spielplatz Feuerbachstraße Kandel
Public transport
Along the route, various train stations offer connections to local and long-distance public transport: among others, Jockgrim, Wörth am Rhein, Hagenbach, Neuburg am Rhein, Berg, Schweighofen, Steinfeld, and Wörth-Schaidt.
Timetable information: via the DB travel information and in the DB Navigator app.
Bicycle transportation is permitted on regional trains in the Palatinate (Rhine-Neckar Transport Association (VRN)) – on weekdays between 6 and 9 a.m. with a fee, otherwise free of charge. Passengers, strollers, and wheelchairs are given priority in case of lack of space.
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Take the A65 to Kandel Mitte (exit 21), keep towards the center or station.
Parking
Please park only in designated parking spaces and always keep access for emergency vehicles as well as working paths in the forest and vineyards free. For overnight stays in campers and caravans, there are specifically designated motorhome parking spaces.
Free parking is available behind the station in Kandel. Other parking options are also available along the route in Wörth am Rhein, Hagenbach, Neuburg am Rhein, Bienwaldmühle, Wörth-Schaidt.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
For our cycling routes, we recommend the following equipment as standard:
- (Tour) bike, on hillier routes with more gears or electric assistance for more comfort
- Bicycle helmet
- cycling-appropriate clothing, also for bad weather
- Bicycle bag for storing equipment and provisions
- Sunglasses or protective glasses, also protect against insects
- Smartphone with the Rhineland-Palatinate app for navigation and information on sights, dining options along the route, etc.
- Essential tools and spare parts, possibly charging accessories for e-bike
- Sun protection, especially on tours through fields and vineyards
- Mosquito spray
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions