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Hainfeld

Welcome to Hainfeld, a charming town on Germany's Southern Wine Route. This destination is a real insider tip and definitely worth a visit. In this Travel Guide you will discover everything you need to know about Hainfeld.

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Attractions in Hainfeld


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Maps and trails
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 404 m
Descent 383 m

The route can be shortened or extended in various ways. No matter how you go, you are always in unspoiled nature!

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from Günther Weinert - Wanderfex,   Günther Weinert
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 7
Distance 17.2 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 585 m
Descent 639 m

On the seventh Pfälzer Weinsteig stage, we get to know 4 more idyllic huts and on the Orensberg one of the most beautiful views of the Palatinate ...

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from Michael Werner,   Cheers to the Palatinate
Thematic Trail · Deutsche Weinstraße
Palatinate Almond Trail (main route)
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route Open
Distance 102.2 km
Duration 26:30 h
Ascent 1,351 m
Descent 1,291 m

Let yourself be enchanted by the earliest spring in Germany: by the magic of pink blossoms, Palatinate wine, and the charm of the landscape – on a ...

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from Eva Rothhaar,   Cheers to the Palatinate
Long Distance Hiking · Pfalz
Palatinate Wine Trail complete route
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Multi-day route
Distance 173 km
Duration 52:40 h
Ascent 5,668 m
Descent 5,602 m

Pure Palatinate: Alternately, the 172 km long Palatinate Wine Trail leads on dreamy paths through varied forest passages and sun-drenched sections ...

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from Anne Seehaus,   Cheers to the Palatinate
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 12.3 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 339 m
Descent 342 m

The leisurely route offers two excellently restored castles and two rustic Palatinate Forest huts with beautiful beer gardens and playgrounds.

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from Günther Weinert - Wanderfex,   Günther Weinert
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 55.2 km
Duration 4:25 h
Ascent 632 m
Descent 632 m

Go on a trail of clues and discover on this route along the Southern Wine Route churches and chapels and what connects times, people and cultures ...

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from Christina Abele,   Verein Südliche Weinstraße Annweiler am Trifels e.V.
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
From the Rhine to the wine
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 32.3 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 81 m
Descent 0 m

The signposted, flat route takes you on a length of approx. 32 km from the cathedral and imperial city Speyer on the Rhine in a westerly direction ...

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from Jens Weinand,   Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim e.V
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 324.4 km
Duration 23:00 h
Ascent 1,514 m
Descent 1,514 m

This cross-border cycling circular route connects the German Wine Route in the Palatinate (Rhineland-Palatinate), the Alsace Wine Route in ...

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from Jens Weinand,   Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim e.V
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 338 m
Descent 338 m

A short version of the well-known premium route with stops at three of the Palatinate Forest huts, which are mostly open on weekends, and great ...

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from Nicola Bock,   Südliche Weinstraße e.V.
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 29.8 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 215 m
Descent 211 m

Through the Garden of Eden of the Palatinate, past blooming gardens, fragrant fruit trees, and inviting wine taverns.

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from Anita Ballweber,   Südliche Weinstraße e.V.
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Geographical location and special features: Hainfeld is located in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate and belongs to the municipality of Edenkoben. The municipality is located at the foot of the Palatinate Forest and is surrounded by picturesque vineyards. Here you will find peace and relaxation as well as numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking or cycling.

Tourist attractions: There are many interesting places to visit in Hainfeld, including the 12th century St. James Church with its impressive Romanesque tower, as well as Villa Ludwigshöhe Castle, which was once the summer residence of Bavarian King Ludwig I.

Cultural highlights and events: The region around Hainfeld offers plenty of cultural variety: from museum visits to art exhibitions - everyone gets their money's worth here! The area also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the famous Pfälzer Saumagen or enjoy a good drop of wine in one of the many local wineries.

Outdoor activities: Hikers and nature lovers can spend their time in the Palatinate Forest. With its well-marked trails through dense forests, past crystal-clear streams and impressive rock formations, the Palatinate Forest offers unique experiences of nature. There are also many opportunities for cyclists to explore the area.

Special seasons: In spring, the vineyards blossom in full splendour and offer a breathtaking backdrop for hiking or cycling tours. In summer, the Hainfeld outdoor pool beckons with cool water and relaxation by the pool. Autumn is the best time to watch the winegrowers at work and take part in a wine tasting. In winter you can go skiing or tobogganing in the nearby Elmstein ski area.

Rain days in Hainfeld: Even if it rains once in a while, you don't have to be bored: Why not visit one of the many museums in the region, such as the Deutsches Weintor Museum or the Historisches Museum Speyer.

Where is the most beautiful? A particularly beautiful place to linger is the idyllic market square of Hainfeld with its historic half-timbered houses and the fountain from the 18th century - here you can enjoy the flair of the place especially well.

Summarising: If you are looking for peace and quiet as well as like to be active and appreciate good food, you should definitely travel to Hainfeld!

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Reviews

  • September 10, 2026
    Arjen Van Vliet
    September 10, 2026
    Stevige maar zeer afwisselende tocht door bossen, dorpjes en wijngaarden. Zeer de moeite waard
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    Written September 10, 2026
  • March 07, 2026
    Klemens Schmid 
    March 07, 2026
    Ich bin den Teil zwischen Neustadt und Wachenheim gefahren zur der Mandelblüte. die nimmt die Tour voll mit. Die Tour folgt allerdings auf dem Hinweg nach Wachenheim nicht durchgehend eine Markierung. Daher muß man nach Navi fahren. Auf dem Rückweg bin ich etwas anders gefahren, da ich nicht entlang der Straße fahren wollte.
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    Written March 07, 2026
  • February 10, 2026
    Robert Krautwald
    February 08, 2026
    Ergänzende Hinweise zur Wegbeschreibung: Von Anfang an wird man vom immer gut sichtbaren Schild „Pfälzer Hüttentour“ begleitet. Aber UFFBASSE: Ab der Landauer Hütte nicht mehr diesem Schild folgen, sondern dem Weg mit der Markierung: ROT/WEIßer Balken. Und zwar – gemäß Wegbeschreibung - in die Richtung, wo es sogleich runter geht; runter zum Hainbach. D.h., man geht nicht quer über die große Wegekreuzung vor der Landauer Hütte. Und noch etwas: Nach der Walddusche nicht mehr dem Hainbach folgen; diesen also auch nicht überqueren, sondern links halten. So kommt man wieder auf den Hauptweg, über den man dann im langgestreckten Links-Bogen wieder zum Parkplatz gelangt. Übrigens gibt es auf der halben Strecke, also nach dem Trifelsblick aber noch vor der Landauer Hütte bei der Dreimärker Wegekreuzung einen schönen Rastplatz mit Bänken und auch eine Schutzhütte.
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    Written February 10, 2026
  • January 17, 2026
    Sabine Gp
    January 06, 2026
    Die Tour ist auch im Winter gut zu gehen. Die Wege sind wie beschrieben meist breite Waldwege. Eine Einkehr in der Landauer Hütte ist immer lecker. Die Burg Neuscharfeneck war noch geschlossen, aber auch von außen imposant anzugucken.
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    Written January 17, 2026
  • November 29, 2025
    Hartmut Weigel
    September 24, 2025
    Pfälzer Waldsteig ist auch ein Premium Weitwanderweg und hat 9 Etappen.
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    Written November 29, 2025
  • November 29, 2025
    Birgit
    November 29, 2025
    Wunderschöne Strecke vom 1. Moment bis zum heutigen Abschluss am Deutschen Weintor. Tolle, kurzweilige Etappen und meistens gut ausgeschildert.
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    Written November 29, 2025
  • October 19, 2025
    Roswitha V. 
    October 19, 2025
    Schöne Tour für 'nen Sonntag Nachmittag. Danke für's Einstellen. 👍🙂
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    Written October 19, 2025
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    Gleisweiler 4 Hut Tour
  • September 05, 2025
    S. F. 
    August 30, 2025
    Super Tour mit den Hütten und der Walddusche als Highlights!
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    Written September 05, 2025
  • August 29, 2025
    Klaus Lamm
    August 29, 2025
    Schöne Tour durch die Reben in der Pfalz,
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    Written August 29, 2025
    Bicycle Rides
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  • August 25, 2025
    Susi Werner
    June 09, 2024
    Schöne Tour.
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    Written August 25, 2025
  • August 18, 2025
    S. F. 
    August 16, 2025
    Schöne Tour, leider ohne eine durchgängige Markierung - daher aufpassen und Karte offline speichern! Leider fehlt auch der Schänzelturm - zum einen in der Karte (dort als "Steigerkopf 613m" bezeichnet) und zum anderen auf dem Track (der einfach unterhalb vorbei geht). Über lokale Wegweiser findet man den Schänzelturm mit seiner Aussicht dann aber doch. Überwiegend gut zu gehende Wege - bis auf den Abstieg vom Kohlplatz zur Nellohütte (steil, rutschig) und von dort weiter zum Parkplatz (wo man sich auf auch bei gutem Wetter an einem sumpfigen Abschnitt auf den letzten Metern noch die Wanderschuhe matschig macht)!
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    Written August 18, 2025
  • October 24, 2024
    Kurt H
    In der zweiten Hälfte noch schöner als in der ersten Hälfte. Eine insgesamt sehr schöne Tour!
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    Written October 24, 2024

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