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Wallertheim

Welcome to Wallertheim, a charming destination in the district of Alzey-Worms in Germany. This small town is nestled among the vineyards and offers a variety of activities to suit all tastes.

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Attractions in Wallertheim


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Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
Sankt Johann and Wißberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.2 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 175 m
Descent 175 m

From the village of Sankt Johann in Rheinhessen, this hiking route leads up Wißberg, around it, and back again. Wonderful views and discoveries as ...

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from Frank Hamm,   Der Entspannende
Bicycle Rides · Rheinhessen
Wine panorama route (route tip)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.9 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 388 m
Descent 410 m

Sporty climbs, magnificent panoramic views, and the secret capital of Rheinhessen – Alzey. An eventful day route over the most beautiful Hiwwel in ...

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from Karen Jäger,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
Hiking Trail · Sankt Johann
Wißberg Panorama Route
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 4.2 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 26 m

The Wißberg invites you to hiking and a circular route with numerous viewpoints, rest areas and sights. There is a restaurant for stopping by.

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from Frank Hamm,   Der Entspannende
Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
Wißberg Hiking Tour
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 9.9 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 209 m
Descent 209 m

Spectacular Views: A loop hike around the Wißberg featuring impressive vistas, the Kreuzkapelle chapel, panoramic reliefs, and vineyard trails that ...

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from Silke Guttandin,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
Large Wißberg round with Kreuzkapelle
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 207 m
Descent 207 m

Circular hiking route from Gau-Weinheim around the Wißberg with beautiful panoramic views to the Taunus main ridge, the Bad Kreuznach TV tower, and ...

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from Jürgen Wenig,   Community
Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
Hiking around the Wißberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 195 m
Descent 195 m

The Wißberg invites you to hike and walk around with numerous viewpoints, resting options, and sights. There is a restaurant and a wine tavern for ...

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from Frank Hamm,   Der Entspannende
Bicycle Rides · Rheinhessen
Hiwwel-Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 162.3 km
Duration 11:00 h
Ascent 1,060 m
Descent 1,088 m

The Hiwwel-Route uses many other bike paths in parallel and thus connects many themed routes and bike routes with each other.

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from Karen Jäger,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.2 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 193 m
Descent 194 m

Scenic and enjoyable circular hike that leads from Vendersheim to the Wißberg Panorama Trail.

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from Michael Kunze,   Community
Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
Turmwinzerweg, Gau-Weinheim
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 8.3 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 131 m
Descent 131 m

Experience a hike on the Turmwinzerweg through the picturesque vineyards around Gau-Weinheim and discover the most crooked tower in the world.

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from Sabrina Rau,   Touristik Center Rheinhessen Mitte
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16.4 km
Duration 4:32 h
Ascent 389 m
Descent 377 m

Hike from Welgesheim on the Aspisheim-Sprendlingen high ridge route, following it to the Zotzenheimer Horn. Then continue through vineyards to St.

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from Jürgen Wenig,   Community
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Geographically, Wallertheim is part of the Rheinhessen hill country, which is characterised by its rolling hills and fertile soils. This region is known for its first-class wines and culinary delicacies.

A tourist highlight is the Neu-Bolanden castle ruins, which sit enthroned on a mountain above the town. From here, you have a breathtaking view over the landscape and can experience the history of this area up close. Herrnsheim Castle with its magnificent park and Worms Cathedral are also popular sights.

Cultural highlights are provided by numerous museums, such as the Museum of Ancient Shipping or the Roman Theatre in Mainz, which is only a short drive away. The many winegrowers' festivals and markets during the harvest season in autumn are also highly recommended.

Of course, tasting regional specialities should not be missed during a trip to Wallertheim: Be sure to try the famous "Rheinhessen Spundekäs" or enjoy a glass of Riesling directly from the local vintner.

Those who like to be active will also find plenty of opportunities here: Hiking or cycling along the well-developed routes through vineyards or forests offer wonderful views. In summer, you can also swim in the nearby quarry ponds or try stand-up paddling.

Even in rainy weather, there is plenty to discover: Visit the thermal baths in Bad Kreuznach, for example, which are only half an hour away and provide relaxation with their various saunas and pools.

Overall, Wallertheim is definitely worth a trip - whether as a weekend getaway or as part of a longer trip to Germany. The Travel Guide recommends the months of May to September in particular, when the weather is best suited for outdoor activities. But this region also has its very own charm in autumn, when the vineyards turn colourful and wine festivals are held everywhere. Wherever you spend your time here, one thing is certain: you won't get bored in Wallertheim!

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Reviews

  • August 02, 2026
    Karin Hünerfauth
    August 02, 2026
    Schöne Nachmittagsrunde mit tollen Aussichten, es gibt viele Rastmöglichkeiten mit Bänken, aber wenig Schatten. Einkehren kann man mit schöner Aussicht am Hofgut Wißberg. Es gibt viele Weinbergswege, ein paar Pfade und stellenweise Schotterwege. Und im Sommer gibt's Sonntags an der Kreuzkapelle sogar einen Weinausschank.
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    Photo: Karin Hünerfauth, Community
    Photo: Karin Hünerfauth, Community
    Written August 02, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Wißberg Hiking Tour
  • September 24, 2023
    Katharina Klemens
    September 24, 2023
    Sehr schöne Aussichtsreiche Tour mit reichlich Sitzgelegenheiten und auch Liegebänken zum Fern schauen. Einfache Halbwanderschuhe genügen um den Weg zu bestreiten.
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    Written September 24, 2023
  • August 28, 2023
    Frank Wenig
    Tolle aussichtsreiche Streckentour durch die typische rheinhessische Landschaft. Weite Fernblicke. Ideal für Frühjahr oder Herbst oder kühle Sommertage da wenig Schatten. Zahlreiche Rastplätze, hervorzuheben ist das Zotzenheimer Horn. Lange Tour, aber nicht überbordend schwer.
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    Written August 28, 2023
  • March 20, 2023
    Jens Korn
    March 18, 2023
    tolle kurze Tour mit immer wieder tollen Aussichten über die wunderbare Pfalz
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    Written March 20, 2023
  • August 09, 2022
    Michael Thomann 
    August 07, 2022
    Eine sehr schöne Tour. Habe diese etwas gekürzt. Ich kann aber diese Tour absolut weiterempfehlen. Wir empfanden diese Tour aber nicht als schwer. Eher eine moderate, sehr aussichtsreiche Tour.
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    Photo: Michael Thomann, Community
    Photo: Michael Thomann, Community
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    Photo: Michael Thomann, Community
    Photo: Michael Thomann, Community
    Photo: Michael Thomann, Community
    Written August 09, 2022
  • August 07, 2022
    Dagmar Beck-ne
    Sehr schöne aussichtsreiche Tour
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    Written August 07, 2022
  • June 20, 2022
    Andreas Nöh
    Die ideale Tour, um Rheinhessen in allen Facetten in wunderbarer Landschaft kennenzulernen. Obwohl hier beheimatet haben wir in 2 Fahrradtagen vieles Neues hier gesehen und kennengelernt.
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    Written June 20, 2022
    Bicycle Rides
    Hiwwel-Route
  • March 10, 2021
    Klaus Tonn
    March 10, 2021
    Am Anfang geht es immer hoch und runter. Belohnt wird man von tollen Ausblicken. Am Golfplatz obacht vor tieffliegenden Golfbällen ( das war jetzt nicht ernst gemeint ). Die letzte Hälfte des Weges ist einfach zu laufen. Im Sommer kann es sehr heiß sein, da nur wenig Schattenplätze vorhanden sind. Zum Ausruhen viele Bänke entlang des Weges.
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    Photo: Klaus Tonn, Community
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    Photo: Klaus Tonn, Community
    Photo: Klaus Tonn, Community
    Written March 10, 2021
  • November 17, 2020
    Andreas Krauss
    August 30, 2020
    Traumhaftes Panorama, war auch mit unseren Kids toll gewesen. Haben zwischendurch noch den Ausblick bei einem Kaffee vom Hofgut Wißberg - Das Weinberghotel genossen. Sehr schöner Weg, machen wir bestimmt mal wieder...
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    Photo: Andreas Krauss, Community
    Written November 17, 2020
  • November 17, 2020
    Andreas Krauss
    November 06, 2020
    Tolle Panoramablicke auf der Tour, zwischendurch ein leckeres Essen oder einen Kaffee auf der Terrasse des "Hofgut Wissberg - Das Weinberghotel" und den Blick über die tolle Landschaft genießen. Rheinhessen ist einfach wunderschön !
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    Photo: Andreas Krauss, Community
    Photo: Andreas Krauss, Community
    Written November 17, 2020
  • October 16, 2020
    Bernhard S 
    October 11, 2020
    Schöne Tour rund um den Wißberg mit toller Aussicht. Hat sich jetzt im Herbst richtig gelohnt. Typisch rheinhessische Landschaft!
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    Wißberg-Arena
    Photo: Bernhard S, Community
    Kreuzkapelle Gau-Bickelheim
    Photo: Bernhard S, Community
    Photo: Bernhard S, Community
    Photo: Bernhard S, Community
    Photo: Bernhard S, Community
    Photo: Bernhard S, Community
    Photo: Bernhard S, Community
    Written October 16, 2020
  • July 22, 2020
    Werner Sonntag
    Wenn man Hunger hat, Landgasthof Engel in Schwabenheim ist sehr zu empfehlen
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    Written July 22, 2020

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