From Riesling to Zander

The route starts in the picturesque winegrower village of Pleisweiler-Oberhofen and leads through the vineyards along the wonderfully fragrant rose garden to Kapellen-Drusweiler. Passing wide fields and lush meadows, you cycle through the romantic villages of Oberhausen and Barbelroth to Winden. Enchanted corners and historic half-timbered houses invite you to linger. Then continue to Steinweiler. In the old town center, you can experience Palatinate hospitality with a fine glass of wine in the beautiful vintners' courtyards.

Along vegetable fields, you cycle through the small village of Erlenbach and further to the tranquil tobacco village of Hatzenbühl. On the tobacco circular route, you learn much about the tobacco growing season over a length of 2 km, starting at the parsonage garden. Passing countless historic tobacco sheds, the route continues to Rheinzabern. In the town center, a detour to the Terra Sigillata Museum is worthwhile. Embark on an exciting journey through the Roman past of the region and dive into the everyday culture of the Romans. The modern museum vividly tells the story of the settlement Tabernae, known as the "Meissen of Antiquity," and its development into one of the largest Terra Sigillata manufactories of the Roman Empire. Detail-accurate replicas of the red-glossy Terra Sigillata pottery give a sense of the Romans' table and dining culture. The original ancient kilns will particularly amaze you!

Now cycle the last stretch of the path through the Rhine floodplains to Neupotz. Enjoy this unique natural spectacle! Primeval forest-like landscapes, picturesque old Rhine arms, and secluded lakes characterize the nature along the Rhine. Shortly, you have the opportunity to gastronomically explore the Neupotz culinary mile. Especially the local zander, which feels very comfortable in the waters of the Rhine, has been increasingly served in recent years because of its tasty meat. It is a gourmet delight both fried and roasted in an aromatic Pinot Blanc sauce! An interesting detour is a visit to "Haus Leben am Strom," where you can learn vividly about life on the Rhine and flood protection. On a trip with the Roman ship Lusoria Rhenana on the Neupotz Setzfeldsee, Roman history comes alive.