Rheinhessen

Hiwweltours

A highlight for hikers are the 14 certified Hiwweltours. As certified hiking trails, they combine varied routes with unique natural and cultural experiences, impressive views, and delightful places to stop for a bite to eat.

Each tour has its own character: Sometimes the trails wind through vineyards and forests, other times through quiet sunken paths and heathland, past old quarries, or through the diverse landscape of Rheinhessen’s “Switzerland.” Numerous rest areas and lookout points invite you to pause along the way and consciously savor the scenery.

RheinTerrassenWeg – Culture Meets Wine

The RheinTerrassenWeg connects Worms and Mainz over a distance of about 75 kilometers and winds through the distinctive wine-growing and cultural landscape of Rheinhessen. In six stages, the trail passes through idyllic wine-growing villages, historic landmarks, and famous vineyards.

Along the way, impressive views of the Rhine and the vineyards open up time and again. Culture, scenery, and the pleasure of Rheinhessen’s wines make the RheinTerrassenWeg a special experience for hikers.

Hop on your bike and dive into the Rheinhessen experience! More than 500 kilometers of well-signposted bike paths and 90 kilometers of the Rhine Cycle Route take you through vineyards, wine-growing villages, fruit-growing regions, and historic towns. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely ride along the Rhine, a challenging tour through the Hiwwel hills, or a varied day trip—you’ll find your perfect route here.

Discover our TOP bike routes, such as the Rhine Cycle Route, the Selztal Bike Trail, and the Fruit Route; let our tour tips inspire you; and combine cycling with what makes Rheinhessen so special: **the Rhine, wine, and wide-open spaces.**

Whether it’s impressive architecture, historic towns, idyllic villages, fascinating personalities, or time-honored events: there’s plenty to discover along the trails.

Let yourself be inspired and combine your outdoor adventure with Rheinhessen’s cultural highlights. That way, every hike and bike ride becomes a varied journey of discovery.

Along the way and after your tour, there are plenty of opportunities to sample Rheinhessen wines. Whether Riesling, Silvaner, Scheurebe, or Burgundy—the variety of grape varieties offers something for every taste.

The “Straußwirtschaften” are particularly characteristic of Rheinhessen. In these traditional wine taverns, which are usually open seasonally, the owners serve their own wines and simple regional dishes. This includes Rheinhessen’s “Spundekäs”—a perfect accompaniment to the wine and a delightful way to round off a tour.