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Südpfalz cycle route

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  • Scheibenhardt - start or end of the route at the French border
    Scheibenhardt - start or end of the route at the French border
    Photo: Britta Hoff, CC BY-SA, Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim e.V

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    Through slightly hilly landscape, past meadows and fields, the Südpfalz cycle route takes us through the largest tobacco growing area in Germany.

    moderate
    Distance 53.5 km
    3:45 h
    89 m
    62 m
    159 m
    115 m

    The cycle route begins at Scheibenhardt on the PAMINA Lautertal cycle route and leads through the Bienwald to Kandel with its lovely shopping mile. Via Hatzenbühl and Hayna, it goes through the largest tobacco growing area in Germany. It continues over the Queich meadows near Offenbach to Bornheim. Pay special attention here to storks searching for food in the meadows. The stork center in Bornheim with its permanent exhibition offers a good stop. At interactive stations, young and old visitors can learn a lot about Meister Adebar. Shortly after the Dreihof golf course, you cross the route of the Südpfalz draisine railway. Through Hochstadt and Klein- and Großfischlingen, the route leads past vineyards to Kirrweiler. The route is slightly hilly and well suited for families with children. The route can also be ridden in reverse from Kirrweiler to Scheibenhardt.

    UFFBASSE! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature

    • Be considerate on the way – Always behave attentively, friendly, and considerately towards everyone you meet on the way. This is especially true on farm tracks, which winemakers, farmers, and foresters also use on weekends.
    • Picnic & rubbish – Remember a rubbish bag for the way and take your waste home with you. Use only the furnished rest areas for breaks & picnics.
    • Nature conservation – Stay on designated paths and avoid unnecessary noise when in nature. Leave the forest at dusk at the latest to avoid disturbing the rhythm of nocturnal animals.

    More info at www.pfalz.de/uffbasse

    Author’s recommendation

    Fresh fruit as a small refreshment on the way as well as Palatinate specialties and wine as souvenirs are available at the farm shops along the route.

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    moderate
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    moderate

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    159 m
    Lowest point
    115 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 3.66%Unknown 96.33%
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    Rest stops

    Fun Forest Adventure Park Kandel
    Forest bistro "Fun For Rest" in the AdventurePark Kandel
    Koch's Restaurant
    Hotel-Restaurant "Zum Riesen"
    Hofmarkt Zapf
    Adamshof
    Eiscafé Roma - Villa Wieser
    Obsthof Wicke - Hofladen & Hofcafé
    Gutsausschank & Gästehaus Verena Zöller

    Safety information

    Cycling on farm tracks – Our cycle routes often run on paths shared with others. We therefore ask for considerate and friendly behavior at all times. Winemakers, farmers, and foresters use the farm tracks through fields, forests, and vineyards for their daily work – even on weekends. Due to work assignments and/or weather conditions, paths can sometimes be heavily soiled. Special caution is also required when crossing streets in and around Palatinate villages. Road closures and detours must be observed.

    Emergency situations – In case of an emergency, quick help is needed. And even if mobile phones can transmit GPS signals, the classic rescue points are often fastest. These are located at places easily accessible for emergency vehicles. Remember the points with green signs and a white cross. In an emergency, return there and give the number on the sign when calling for help. That way, rescuers will know where to find you. 

    Tips and suggestions

    Südliche Weinstrasse e.V.
    Tel. + 63 41 / 94 04 07
    www.suedlicheweinstrasse.de

    Südpfalz Tourismus e.V.
    www.suedpfalz-tourismus.de

    info@suedpfalz-tourismus.de

    E-bike charging stations in the Palatinate

    Bike rental

    Roadbook

    The slightly hilly cycle route begins in Scheibenhardt right at the French border, where you have the connection from the wonderful German-French Lautertal cycle route. On winding paths, you will pass through the Bienwald with its protected flora and fauna via Büchelberg to Kandel. The town center with its half-timbered passages and romantic squares invites you to linger! Numerous specialty shops offer an attractive selection.

    Continue cycling through woods and fields past Erlenbach to Hayna. Along endless tobacco fields and historic tobacco sheds, the Südpfalz cycle route leads you to Herxheim and further via the L509 to Offenbach. If luck is on your side, you can experience magnificent white stork populations up close! Cycle past the town hall and cross the L542. Then continue over the water-rich Queich meadows to Dreihof Essingen. Take a creative break here and treat yourself to a round of golf on the widely known Südpfalz green. The next station is Bornheim, where you pass the bike and footpath at the southern town entrance past the Saubrunnen, continue, and shortly after Bornheim cross the B272 country road. From Bornheim via Essingen and Hochstadt, you cycle northwest on a farm track past the sports ground to Kleinfischlingen and then on to Großfischlingen. Here you have the possibility to connect to the cycle touring route "From the Rhine to the Wine". From the romantic wine village Venningen, the slightly hilly cycle route leads you along the country road through the fertile plains of the Gäu to Kirrweiler.

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    Laurentiushof Büchelberg
    Bienwald nature reserve
    Spielplatz am Naturfreundehaus Bienwald in Kandel
    Friends of Nature House Bienwald
    Gästehaus Solana
    Heintz Winery
    Schossberghof village market
    Fun Forest Adventure Park Kandel
    Kandel forest swimming pool
    Forest bistro "Fun For Rest" in the AdventurePark Kandel
    AVAHOME Kandel
    Kerth Farm
    European Cultural Park Schwanenweiher
    Spielplatz am Schwanenweiher Kandel
    Tourist Information Bienwaldregion Kandel
    Kandel railway station
    Clean fountain Kandel
    E-Bike-Ladestation am Bahnhof Kandel
    Refill-Station im Tourismusbüro in Kandel
    Trinkbrunnen am Saubrunnen
    Rastplatz Im Krautgarten Kandel
    Hotel Zur Pfalz
    Koch's Restaurant
    Radhaus Rödel GmbH
    Hotel-Restaurant "Zum Riesen"
    Hofmarkt Zapf
    Adamshof
    FOOTGOLF at Adamshof
    E-bike charging station at the Zapf Kandel farm market
    Rastplatz Kreuzallee im Erlenbacher Wald
    Rastplatz Erlenbach
    Schönung family market stall
    Picknickplatz am Spielplatz in Hayna
    Weingut & Gästehaus Frank Bohlender
    Ferienwohnung Rappengärten
    Marienkapelle
    Waldkapelle
    Schönstatt-Kapelle
    Eiscafé Roma - Villa Wieser
    Kunstschule Villa Wieser
    Dorfbrunnen von Gernot Rumpf
    Kulturzentrum Villa Wieser
    Kapelle im Bruch
    Waschplatz
    Wegkreuz
    Wegkreuz
    St. Paulus-Stift
    Speyrer Kapell
    Landauer Kapelle
    Picknickplatz Panoramaplatz am Wasserturm
    Queichtalmuseum
    Radsport Geil
    Queichtalbad Offenbach
    Parkplatz mit Brunnen
    Storchennest
    Fuchsmühle
    Floßbach
    Parkplatz
    Golfanlage Landgut Dreihof
    Bahnhof Hochstadt
    Bornheim
    Stork Centre
    Pension Zur Weinlaube / Villa Toskana
    Essingen
    Weingut Doppler-Hertel
    Obsthof Wicke - Hofladen & Hofcafé
    Fußballplatz VFB Hochstadt
    Baumriese
    Hochstadt
    Weingut Ellermann-Spiegel
    Ferienwohnung Pälzer Krischer
    Grossfischlingen
    Pfalznudel GmbH
    Weingut Lauth & Sohn
    Weingut Spiegel
    Büchners Vinothek
    Weinessiggut Doktorenhof
    Flurkreuz Fünfwundenkreuz im Ackerbrückenweg
    Wein-und Gästehaus Zöller
    Gutsausschank & Gästehaus Verena Zöller
    Kräutergarten Kirrweiler
    i-Punkt Kirrweiler
    E-Bike Ladestation Edelhof Kirrweiler
    Weinhaus Büchner
    Minges Gästehaus Edelhof
    Wein und Gästehaus Matt-Schwaab
    Schlössel
    Mehrgenerationenspielplatz Kirrweiler
    Water information path
    Wein- und Gästehaus Spieß
    Weingut & Gästehaus Helmut Oberhofer
    Kirrweiler
    Radshop Weigenand
    E-Bike-Ladestation Radshop Weigenand

    Public transport

    Along the route, various train stations offer connections to local and long-distance public transport: among others Kandel, Berg, Lauterbourg (F), Edenkoben, and Maikammer.

    Schedule information: via the DB travel information and the DB Navigator app.

    Bike transport is permitted in regional trains in the Palatinate (Rhein-Neckar Transport Association (VRN)) – on weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. for a fee, otherwise free of charge. Passengers, strollers, and wheelchairs have priority in case of limited space.

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    Directions

    A65 to Kandel-Süd exit, then on B9 to Scheibenhardt

    Parking

    Please only park in designated parking spaces and always keep access routes for emergency vehicles as well as work paths in forests and vineyards clear. For overnight stays in campers & caravans, there are explicitly designated motorhome parking spots.

    In Scheibenhardt, e.g. on Hauptstraße, Mühlenweg, or Maxstraße.

    Coordinates

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    48.981310, 8.140260
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    48°58'52.7"N 8°08'24.9"E
    UTM
    32U 437093 5425734
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    Book recommendation by the author

    Book tip to enjoy the Südpfalz at home too: From the Südpfalz kitchen (Knecht Verlag Landau) there are three editions with the themes: The Tomato, The Apple, and Cabbage and Roots

    The Tomato: ISBN: 978-3-939427-27-8 The Apple: ISBN: 978-3-939427-35-3 Cabbage and Roots: ISBN: 978-3939427-414

    Author’s map recommendations

    Equipment

    For our cycle routes, we recommend the following equipment as standard:

    • Touring bike; on hillier routes, more gears or electric support provide more comfort
    • Bicycle helmet
    • Cycle-friendly clothing, also for bad weather
    • Bicycle bag to store equipment and provisions
    • Sunglasses or protective glasses, which also protect against insects
    • Smartphone with the Rhineland-Palatinate App for navigation and info on sights, dining options along the route, etc.
    • Essential tools and spare parts, if applicable charging accessories for e-bike
    • Sunscreen, especially for tours through fields & vineyards
    • In summer, mosquito protection is recommended

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    53.5 km
    Duration
    3:45 h
    Ascent
    89 m
    Descent
    62 m
    Highest point
    159 m
    Lowest point
    115 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Fauna Linear route

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