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Kapsweyer

Welcome to Kapsweyer, a charming village in Germany's Southern Wine Route. This destination is an insider's tip for all those who are looking for peace and quiet and at the same time appreciate the pleasure of good wine.

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Attractions in Kapsweyer


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Bicycle Rides · Rhine Plain
Around the Bienwald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 63.6 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 115 m
Descent 112 m

In the South Palatinate, between the Palatinate Forest and the Rhine meadows, lies the Bienwald. On this flat cycling route, you can perfectly ...

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from Jens Weinand,   Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim e.V
Long Distance Cycling · Pfalz
Kraut-und-Rüben bike path
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 141 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 436 m
Descent 380 m

The Kraut-und-Rüben bike path is especially suitable for pleasure cyclists, as numerous culinary delights await along the way.

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from Jens Weinand,   Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim e.V
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 54.7 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 74 m
Descent 74 m

The cross-border route is ideal for families who want to explore the Bienwald and the Lauter by bike.

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from Jens Weinand,   Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim e.V
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 388.8 km
Duration 26:50 h
Ascent 1,125 m
Descent 1,125 m

This cycle tour through the diverse landscape of the neighbouring cross-border regions of Southern Palatinate, Baden and Alsace leads to the best ...

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from Christina Abele,   Verein Südliche Weinstraße Annweiler am Trifels e.V.
Thematic Trail · Pfalz
Viehstrich educational trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 7 m
Descent 7 m

The path in the western Bienwald vividly informs about forest and open-land ecological topics via several stations.

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from Jens Weinand,   Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim e.V
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 386.9 km
Duration 26:45 h
Ascent 1,064 m
Descent 1,002 m

This bike ride themed around gourmandise through the cross-border region of Southern Palatinate, Baden Country, and Alsace will take you to the ...

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from Visit Alsace,   Visit Alsace
Hiking Trail · Pfalz
Bienwaldmühle circular route
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult closed
Distance 22.9 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 24 m
Descent 24 m

Flat, level day route through the western part of the Bienwald along the former Westwall area from Schaidt and Steinfeld to the Bienwaldmühle and ...

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from Jens Weinand,   Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim e.V
Bicycle Rides · Southern Wine Route
Viehstrich route (formerly Fassbodentour 1)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 35.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 176 m
Descent 156 m

Viehstrich, as the northern edge of the Bienwald is called due to the once pronounced livestock farming here. An extraordinary region where time ...

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from Anita Ballweber,   Cheers to the Palatinate
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
(Pfalz) Wine and Bienwald round
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.2 km
Duration 3:13 h
Ascent 293 m
Descent 293 m

At first, a somewhat more challenging route that takes us through vineyards and the Otterbach valley into the Bienwald forest. We cycle 17 km ...

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from HG Ostwinkel,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 403.2 km
Duration 28:00 h
Ascent 1,484 m
Descent 1,484 m

This cross-border cycling tour repeatedly runs along orchard meadows through the varied landscape of the neighboring regions Southern Palatinate, ...

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from Christina Abele,   Verein Südliche Weinstraße Annweiler am Trifels e.V.
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Geographically, Kapsweyer lies on the edge of the Palatinate Forest and thus offers a breathtaking landscape with numerous hiking and cycling trails. The region is known for its excellent wines such as Pinot Noir or Riesling.

Tourist attractions include the 16th century Kapsweyer Castle and the St. Ulrich Church in the heart of the village. Cultural highlights include the annual wine festival in August and the traditional Kerwefest in October.

Culinary specialities are also to be discovered here - be sure to try the regional specialities such as Saumagen (a type of stuffed pork stomach) or liver dumplings with sauerkraut.

For outdoor activities, spring to autumn is particularly suitable, when you can hike through the picturesque vineyards or explore the surroundings on a bike tour. Canoeing on the nearby river Queich is also a popular leisure option.

If it rains, you can take a trip to Landeck Castle or sit down in one of the cosy cafés and relax with a hot drink.

The most beautiful time in Kapsweyer is in spring, when the vineyards are in full bloom, and in autumn during the grape harvest season. But winter also has its charm with snow-covered landscapes and cosy Christmas markets.

Kapsweyer is definitely worth a trip for anyone who wants to spend a quiet holiday in a picturesque setting. This Travel Guide should help you with your planning - we hope you enjoy exploring!

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  • October 31, 2022
    Klara Meins
    Der seit September 2022 beworbene Viehstrich-Lehrpfad lohnt sich im Herbst besonders. Es ist nicht zu heiß um die Offenlandschleife zu begehen. Die Waldschleife bietet bei starker Sonneneinstrahlung reichlich Schatten. Die Informationstafeln beschränken sich nicht auf allzu oberflächliches Wissen. Interessierte können hier einige Minuten verweilen. Ein gelungener Lehrpfad! Die Wegweiser sind sehr rar. Auf der Route waren es nur zwei. Die Zahl der Holzstehlen nur drei. Zwei halbhohe Pfosten waren ohne Schilder. Es empfiehlt sich die Runde nicht ohne Unterstützung zu gehen.
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    Magerwiesen an der Offenlandschleife
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    Informationstafel im Naturwald
    Photo: Klara Meins, Community
    Photo: Klara Meins, Community
    Photo: Klara Meins, Community
    Binnendüne
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    Der beweidete Wald
    Photo: Klara Meins, Community
    Photo: Klara Meins, Community
    Written October 31, 2022
  • March 15, 2022
    Jens Korn
    March 09, 2022
    Sehr schöne angenehme Radtour die überwiegend flach ist. Der Rundweg ist ausgeschildert. Ich werde definitiv nochmal herkommen und die Strecke ohne E-Bike fahren.
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    Written March 15, 2022
    Bicycle Rides
    Around the Bienwald
  • October 26, 2021
    Andrea K
    October 25, 2021
    Très beau parcours, merci
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    Written October 26, 2021
  • September 20, 2021
    Martin Renardy
    September 19, 2021
    Eine wunderschöne & abwechslungsreiche Radtour durch Wald, Wiesen und Felder! Ich hab die Route auf ein Fahrradnavi geladen und wurde perfekt ab Kandel geführt. Gegen Ende fährt man eine holprige Schotterpiste durch den Wald; ansonsten perfekter Asphalt. Ohne Navi wird es m.E. schwierig der Route zu folgen. Die Runde werde ich auf jeden Fall noch einmal fahren. Vielen Dank für diese Runde!
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    Written September 20, 2021
    Bicycle Rides
    Around the Bienwald
  • May 23, 2020
    Ralph Zurmühlen
    Wir sind den Weg innerhalb von 2 Tagen mit unserer 11 Jährigen Tochter geradelt. Da die Tour fast keine Höhenmeter besitzt war es kein Problem. Bei grosser Hitze würden wir die Strecke nicht empfehlen da über grosse Distanzen der Schatten fehlt.
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    Written May 23, 2020
    Long Distance Cycling
    Kraut-und-Rüben bike path
  • September 12, 2018
    Henny Steltenpool
    Even doorbijten in Bad Bergzabern, maar daarna genieten. Overal rustige weggetjes door wijn en akkerland, fraaie dorpjes, het lege Bienwald. Na Steinfeld is het wel aan te raden de fietsroutebordjes te volgen of de autoweg naar Bienwaldmühle te blijven volgen. De bosweg naar rechts kort na Steinfeld bestaat uit grote scherpe keien waardoor u lek kunt rijden!
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    Written September 12, 2018
  • April 22, 2018
    Emily Ingram
    April 20, 2018
    Great variety of forest and vineyards... plus in spring all the yellow fields of rapeseed. The tour does a good job of staying off main roads. Overall the best tour I've done in this region so far (three weeks of exploring).
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    Written April 22, 2018

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