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Meckenheim

Welcome to Meckenheim, district of Bad Dürkheim! This charming destination in the heart of Germany is definitely worth a visit. With a picturesque location between the rolling hills of the Palatinate Forest and the vineyards of the region, Meckenheim offers its visitors an incomparable natural experience.

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Attractions in Meckenheim

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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
Long Distance Cycling · Pfalz
Salier Cycle Route | Kaiser-Konrad Cycle Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 136.2 km
Duration 9:30 h
Ascent 242 m
Descent 242 m

The Salier Cycle Route connects the German Wine Route with the Rhine over up to 130 mostly flat and therefore family-friendly kilometres.

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from Denise Seibert, Tourist Information Bad Dürkheim,   Zum Wohl - Die Pfalz
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
comfortably through wine landscape, historic wine towns & fields
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 36.2 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 59 m
Descent 59 m

Barrier-free on the Reben- & Rüben-Runde: Here a section with the starting point Deidesheim and route guidance to Neustadt/Wstr - Haßloch - ...

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from Tourist-Information Deidesheim C. Christoph,   Tourist Service GmbH Deidesheim
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
Paradiesgarten route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 22.4 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 116 m
Descent 116 m

 The bike route leads around the famous sun-drenched wine town of Deidesheim and its vineyard "Paradiesgarten".

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from Alfred Kräuter,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
Salian Route (Kaiser-Konrad Cycle Path)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 65 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 211 m
Descent 211 m

The Kaiser Konrad cycle path, from Speyer to Bad Dürkheim, is approximately 35 km long and ideally suited for families with teenagers.  

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from Luisa Cubrovic,   Tourist Information Speyer
Bicycle Rides · Deutsche Weinstraße
Through wine country and wine towns of the Deidesheim holiday region
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 18.4 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 40 m
Descent 52 m

Discover the Deidesheim holiday region at a relaxed pace by bicycle. The comfortable route mainly follows the Reben-Rüben-Runde between Deidesheim ...

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from Tourist-Information Deidesheim C. Christoph,   Tourist Service GmbH Deidesheim
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
Vine & Root Round
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 69.6 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 151 m
Descent 151 m

The varied barrier-free cycle route connects the distinctive vineyard landscape of the German Wine Route with the vegetable garden of Vorderpfalz.

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from Julian Völk,   Cheers to the Palatinate
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
Through picturesque wine villages along the Mittelhaardt.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 41 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 193 m
Descent 193 m

The bike route "Through picturesque wine villages along the Mittelhaardt" leads mostly from Bad Dürkheim on the Salier cycle path through the wine ...

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from Alfred Kräuter,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
Bike tour on the trail of Weingut Wader
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 72 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 443 m
Descent 444 m

The bike route connects the most important filming locations of the ARD film series "Weingut Wader," which was broadcast in 2018 and 2019 and is ...

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from Cordula Christoph,   Cheers to the Palatinate
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
Through the Vegetable Garden of Germany
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 37.3 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 54 m
Descent 54 m

The circular route "Through the Vegetable Garden of Germany" leads almost entirely on paved agricultural and cycle paths from Böhl-Iggelheim to the ...

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from Alfred Kräuter,   Community
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The town itself also has much to offer, starting with its historic buildings such as Meckenheim Castle from the 18th century or St. James Church from the 12th century. Cultural highlights include the annual wine festival in August and the numerous concerts and theatre performances at the cultural centre.

For culinary connoisseurs, there are plenty of opportunities here to try local specialities - from the famous Pfälzer Saumagen to sweet Riesling wine.

But what can you actually do in Meckenheim? For outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of activities to choose from: Hiking on one of the many well-marked trails through the Palatinate Forest (best in spring or autumn), cycling along the German Wine Route (most beautiful in summer) or playing golf on one of the nearby courses.

And if it rains? Don't worry, because even then there are plenty of indoor activities such as visits to museums or cosy hours in cafés and restaurants with a view of the surrounding countryside.

In summary, Meckenheim is a real insider tip for anyone looking for a mix of nature experience and cultural highlights. Whether as a day trip or for a longer stay - this destination should definitely be in your travel guide!

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  • August 18, 2023
    Dirk Bretschneider
    Community
    August 05, 2023
    Schöne und gemütliche Radtour durch Weinberge und Pfälzer Weindörfer. Die Streckenführung ist manchmal nicht intuitiv, ein Blick auf die Outdooractive Karte war dann hilfreich bzw. notwendig. Ab Deidesheim geht’s erstmal durch die Weinberge ein bisschen hoch Richtung Pfälzerwald. In Meckenheim hatten wir ein Eis, und in Forst waren wir dann auf der Weinkerwe. Empfehlung!
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    Written August 18, 2023
    Bicycle Rides
    Paradiesgarten route
  • August 29, 2021
    Friedhelm Schlosser
    Community
    August 2016 gemacht
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    Written August 29, 2021
    Long Distance Cycling
    Salier Cycle Route | Kaiser-Konrad Cycle Route
  • April 16, 2021
    Klaus Gehrke
    Community
    April 04, 2021
    nicht von den KM abschrecken lassen... eine wirklich schöne Tour in das Herz der Pfalz. Coronabedingt mit selbstverpfelgungs-Schorle in den Weinbergen von Deidesheim. You will love it! ( und mit dem E-Bike geht es schneller..reine Fahrzeit hatte ich 4:10 h )
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    Written April 16, 2021
    Bicycle Rides
    from MA-Wallstadt to Deidesheim and back
  • October 26, 2020
    Thorsten Ritter
    Community
    October 25, 2020
    Ausblicke 360 Grad! Wir haben die Tour am Hambacher Schloss leicht abgewandelt und haben die Straße von Hambach aus genommen und sind nicht über Diedesfeld hochgefahren. Auch sind wir von Königsbach quer rübergefahren über Felder und Weinberge nach Hassloch und haben Deidesheim links liegen lassen. Und ab Hassloch wieder auf die Orginalroute.
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    Photo: Thorsten Ritter, Community
    Photo: Thorsten Ritter, Community
    Photo: Thorsten Ritter, Community
    Written October 26, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Hambacher Castle-Grossfischlingen
  • June 14, 2020
    Anna M.
    Community
    June 13, 2020
    Wir sind den Weg von Worms nach Bad Dürkheim gefahren, insgesamt eine schöne Route, jedoch teilweise mangelnde Markierung (bzw. vielleicht haben wir sie stellenweise übersehen?) und an einer Stelle etwas irreführend (Richtung Frankenthal, ein paar Hundert Meter weiter in die entgegengesetzte Richtung weisend). Wir haben etwas improvisiert bzw. auf die Karte geschaut und dann das Ziel gut erreicht. Insgesamt tolle Tour!
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    Written June 14, 2020
    Long Distance Cycling
    Salier Cycle Route | Kaiser-Konrad Cycle Route
  • June 03, 2020
    Dirk Bretschneider
    Community
    01.06.2010 Anfangs anspruchsvoll rauf und runter, später flach zurück nach Deidesheim, vorbei an vielen Highlights der Pfalz, Super Aussichten, tagesfüllend mit Pausen
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    Written June 03, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Bike tour on the trail of Weingut Wader
  • May 23, 2020
    Ralph Zurmühlen
    Community
    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
  • June 08, 2019
    Lisa Brauer 
    Community
    July 10, 2018
    Schön mit viel Landschaft, Einkehr Möglichkeiten und bade Möglichkeiten aber anstrengend und nur in Etappen zu schaffen.
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    Written June 08, 2019
    Bicycle Rides
    Rhein - Bawü Tourenplanung am 6. Juli 2018

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