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Bechtheim

Welcome to Bechtheim, a charming little town in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. As a destination, Bechtheim is an insider's tip for anyone looking for an idyllic getaway away from the big tourist crowds.

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Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
Graz-Cologne_K042 Worms - Gau-Odernheim
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 32.2 km
Duration 8:10 h
Ascent 296 m
Descent 247 m

This stage runs mainly on the Rhein-Hessen-Jakobsweg Worms - Bingen against the main walking direction. Small deviations are always possible.

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from Gerhard Pierer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2
Distance 8.9 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 82 m
Descent 89 m

Expanses and vineyards characterize the RheinTerrassenWeg at Osthofen. The cultural highlight is the basilica of Bechtheim before this stage ends ...

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from Daniel Schmidt,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
Pilgrim Trail · Rheinhessen
Lutherweg 1521 in Rheinhessen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 44.4 km
Duration 11:15 h
Ascent 375 m
Descent 388 m

Following in the footsteps of Martin Luther, the nearly 44 km long "Lutherweg 1521 in Rheinhessen" leads from Nierstein to the cathedral city of ...

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from Daniel Schmidt,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
RheinTerrassenWeg Worms - Mainz
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 61.8 km
Duration 15:50 h
Ascent 724 m
Descent 735 m

The hike over the RheinTerrassenWeg from Worms to Mainz leads across a total of six stages. The route is suitable for culturally rich long ...

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from Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Rheinhessen
Rheinterrassenroute
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 50.3 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 74 m
Descent 76 m

You get an insight into cozy rheinhessische wine villages along the Rheinterrassenroute, which also serves as an alternative to the Cycle Route in ...

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from Karen Jäger,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 16.1 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 198 m
Descent 165 m

The penultimate stage of the Lutherweg 1521 from Mettenheim through plenty of vineyards to Abenheim. Many beautiful views, some information boards, ...

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from Heinz He,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.6 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 81 m
Descent 87 m

The next section of the Rheinterrassenweg takes us again through vineyards. We can visit the basilica in Bechtheim. However, the Rhine remains ...

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from Heinz He,   Community
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 111 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 100 m
Descent 144 m

Over 87 km from Darmstadt to Mainz

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 37 km
Duration 2:42 h
Ascent 96 m
Descent 106 m

We started from the parking lot at Nickelgarten in Westhofen

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from Hans Ewald,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 37 km
Duration 2:42 h
Ascent 96 m
Descent 106 m

We started from the parking lot at Nickelgarten in Westhofen

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from Hans Ewald,   Community
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Geographically, Bechtheim is located in the middle of the wine-growing region of Rheinhessen and thus offers an ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding vineyards. It is especially worthwhile to be here in autumn, when the grapes are harvested and numerous wine festivals take place.

One of Bechtheim's tourist attractions is Westhofen Castle with its historic park. Here you can not only enjoy the view over the picturesque landscape, but also learn a lot about the history of the village.

Cultural highlights are offered above all by the numerous churches and chapels in and around Bechtheim. The pilgrimage church Maria Einsiedel or the Protestant parish church are definitely worth a visit.

Those who like culinary delights will also feel at home in Bechtheim - because there are plenty of delicious specialities to discover here! The most famous dish from the region is certainly "Handkäs' mit Musik" (hand cheese with music), but other regional delicacies such as "Spundekäs'", Zwiebelrostbraten (onion roast) or Saumagen (stuffed pig's stomach) are also a must.

For outdoor activities, the nearby Binger Wald nature reserve with its hiking and cycling trails and the via ferrata at Morgenbachtal is particularly suitable. A canoe trip on the Rhine is also a highlight not to be missed.

And what do you do in Bechtheim when the weather is bad? Here, a visit to the museum of the city of Worms is a good idea, or even a wine tasting in one of the numerous wineries.

All in all, Bechtheim is definitely worth a trip - whether as a day trip or for a longer stay. As a travel guide, we especially recommend autumn and spring, when nature is particularly beautiful to look at and many festivals take place. Where is the most beautiful? That is probably up to everyone - but those who like to seek peace and relaxation will certainly be thrilled by the picturesque landscape around Bechtheim!

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  • September 28, 2021
    Gerhard S
    Wir sind am Bahnhof von Osthofen gestartet und die Tour in umgekehrter Richtung gefahren. Dadurch war in den Weinbergen der Anstieg auf den Kloppberg sehr moderat. Der Mühlenweg geht ein Stück an der Autobahn, durch eine Baumreihen getrennt, aber trotzdem etwas laut. Die kurzen Verbindungsstücke auf den wenig befahrenen Landstraßen waren unproblematisch. Im ganzen eine abwechslungsreiche Tour mit tollen Ausblicken.
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    Written September 28, 2021
  • September 05, 2021
    Marion Juretko
    September 05, 2021
    Ein schöner Weg!!!! top beschildert 😀 kein Schatten und leicht zu laufen!!!
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    Photo: Marion Juretko, Community
    Written September 05, 2021
  • September 18, 2014
    Werner Reutemann
    September 17, 2014
    Bei 27° und Sonnenschein die Tour von Osthofen nach Mettenheim gegangen. Der Weg ist gut beschildert (in den Orten etwas Aufmerksamkeit erforderlich). Der erste Teil von Osthofen bis Bechtheim ist etwas eintönig, dafür ist der zweite Teil von Bechtheim nach Mettenheim umso abwechslungsreicher (besonders die Hohlwege). In Bechtheim unbedingt die romanische Basilika besuchen. Tipp: Kopfbedeckung nicht vergessen - Weg ist unbeschattet. Rucksackverpflegung einplanen - in den Orten ist zumindest während der Woche kein Lokal geöffnet.
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    Blick auf Bectheim
    Photo: Werner Reutemann, Community
    Written September 18, 2014

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