Southern Palatinate country tour

The Southern Palatinate Country Tour starts at the railway station in Kandel, which is known for its beautiful shopping mile. From here, you cycle through the Bienwald forest via Scheibenhardt to where the Lauter flows into the Rhine, from where you continue along the Rhine cycle path. Through the fascinating natural landscape of the Palatinate Rhine floodplains, through picturesque villages and past numerous museum treasures, the cycle path invites you to take worthwhile detours. These include the fortified town of Germersheim and the German Road Museum, the only one in Germany dedicated to the history of roads and road construction. Continue on to the next highlight, Speyer Cathedral. Take your time to take in this mighty building. On the way south, cyclists can expect "hands-on agriculture" along the way, from production to the enjoyment of delicious culinary delights. On the Queichtal meadows between Bellheim and Ottersheim, whose traditional irrigation has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of magnificent white storks and near Hayna and Hatzenbühl, the cycle path leads you through the largest tobacco-growing area in Germany back to the starting point, Kandel railway station.

UFFBASSE! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature 

• Be considerate when out and about - Always act with foresight, kindness and consideration towards everyone you meet along the way. This is especially true on farm roads where winegrowers, farmers and foresters work, even at weekends.   
• Picnic & rubbish - Remember to bring a rubbish bag for the road and take rubbish home with you. Only use the furnished rest areas for breaks and picnics.  
• Conservation - Stay on designated trails and avoid unnecessary noise when out in nature. Leave the forest at dusk at the latest to avoid disturbing the rhythm of nocturnal animals.