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Palatinate: radial tour

German Wine Route up and down

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7 Days / 6 Nights
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Rows of green grapevines in the Palatinate region stretching across rolling hills under a blue sky with white clouds.
Paved cycle path winding through green vineyard rows in the Palatinate region, with stone retaining walls and trees under a cloudy sky.
Historic Hambach Castle with sandstone walls and arched windows on a grassy hill, surrounded by trees with colorful flags in foreground.
Historic Heidentürmchen tower in Speyer with cylindrical stone structure and crenellated walls connected to a multi-arched bridge, surrounded by trees.
Two cyclists on the Palatinate cycle path riding through rural farmland with green crops on left, golden wheat field on right under blue sky.
Traditional half-timbered building of Langenwalter Winery in Freinsheim with flower boxes, green shutters, and stone archway entrance.
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The essentials at a glance

This radial cycling tour explores the Palatinate Wine Route from Bad Dürkheim. Daily rides of 32-86 km lead through vineyards to Neustadt, the imperial city of Speyer with its famous cathedral, romantic wine villages like Sankt Martin and Deidesheim, and the fortress town of Landau. The tour includes wine tasting at Fitz-Ritter winery, wellness facilities, and accommodation in a 4-star hotel. Easy to moderate difficulty on mostly flat terrain with slight hills in vineyard areas.

Gentle wine country, lush orchards, 225 days of sunshine, a climate almost like in the south - that is the German Wine Route. It is a true feast for the senses: blossoming almond trees already at the beginning of March, lemons, figs, kiwis, sweet chestnuts, oleander bushes, palm trees and cypresses, inviting winegrowers' farms and wine taverns. Bad Dürkheim is located in the middle of this beautiful region. From here you will explore the beautiful wine route up and down. Look forward to well-maintained bike paths that lead through slightly hilly terrain in the vineyards. You cycle mainly on cycle paths and farm tracks - mostly asphalted - and on easily passable natural paths. Only shorter sections have to be mastered on rough gravel from time to time. On the way, you will discover medieval Speyer with its magnificent cathedral, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the world's largest wine barrel in Bad Dürkheim, fall in love with the picturesque wine town of Freinsheim with its historic center and old town wall, and stroll through the former French fortress town of Landau. Along the way, you will find regional products offered at small stalls in the villages everywhere. Enjoy the Palatinate cuisine, try the typical Palatinate "Saumagen", which became internationally famous thanks to Helmut Kohl, liver dumplings and home-made sausage. In addition, you will be served a glass of the local wine in the cozy wine taverns and in the rustic wine taverns.

This trip is perfect for:

  • One-time packers: With the radial bike tour offer, you only need to pack and unpack your suitcase once, as you spend the entire trip in the same accommodation.
  • Wine lovers who would like to enjoy a glass of fine Palatinate wine.
  • People who like it flat and love wine, as there are many wine villages worth seeing along the route.

Highlights

Bad Dürkheim
Surrounded by vineyards, directly on the edge of the Palatinate Forest, lies the spa, wine and adventure town of Bad Dürkheim.

Neustadt on the Wine Route
Neustadt an der Weinstraße is located in the heart of the Palatinate, on the German Wine Route, and entices visitors to stroll through the historic old town with its lovingly restored half-timbered houses and winding alleys. Its nine wine villages are bursting with life.

Southern Wine Route
Get a foretaste of the views and insights of the Southern Wine Route at Impressions.

Memorial Church
The memorial church was built between 1893 and 1904 in neo-Gothic style to commemorate the protestation carried out at the Diet of Speyer in 1529. With a height of one hundred meters, its tower towers above all the buildings in the city - including the cathedral.

Speyer Cathedral
The imperial cathedral of Speyer was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981 as the most important and largest Romanesque building in Europe. The foundation stone was laid under Konrad II in 1030 and the cathedral church was consecrated in 1061.

Palatinate: radial tour
easy to moderate
Bike tour
7 Days / 6 Nights
individual tour
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Your Hotel 2026:
4-star Kurpark Hotel Bad Dürkheim

Your hotel in the former Leiningen Castle in Bad Dürkheim is situated in a fantastically beautiful location right next to the Mediterranean spa gardens. Peace and relaxation are the focus here, as well as perfect service and warm hospitality. The stylish comfort rooms with their extensive furnishings create a feel-good atmosphere.

In the evening, you can enjoy a good glass of Palatinate wine and the culinary delights of the kitchen at the end of an eventful day's cycling either on the sun-drenched hotel terrace or in the renovated “Leiningers” restaurant. The spacious “Vitalis” wellness and fitness area also contributes to relaxation.

Kurpark Hotel Bad Dürkheim
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Kurpark Hotel Bad Dürkheim with white columns and balconies, surrounded by colorful flower beds with red and purple blooms under blue sky.
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Elegant restaurant dining room with brown leather chairs, white table linens, and decorative floral arrangements by large windows.
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Indoor swimming pool at Kurpark Hotel Bad Dürkheim with blue LED lighting, arched alcoves, and a beach mural on the wall.
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Modern hotel double room with white bedding, orange curtains, seating area with armchairs, and warm lighting at Kurpark Hotel Bad Dürkheim.
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Your Hotel 2027:
4-star Gartenhotel Heusser

Nestled in the green landscape of the Palatinate, right on the edge of the Palatinate Forest, the 4-star Gartenhotel Heusser welcomes its guests in a unique setting. The spacious garden with its Japanese tea house and idyllic koi ponds creates a very special atmosphere. All 92 rooms are equipped with a shower or bathtub, WC, hairdryer, telephone,

complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with integrated radio, refrigerator, safe, air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace. After an eventful day of cycling along the German Wine Route and through the region’s beautiful vineyards, the spacious wellness area with sauna, indoor pool, and outdoor pool is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

4-star Gartenhotel Heusser
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Exterior view of Gartenhotel Heusser with landscaped garden, Japanese stone lanterns, outdoor terrace with yellow awnings, and white building facade.
Modern double room with white bedding, decorative pillows, wooden nightstands, reading lights, and colorful backlit headboard artwork.
Breakfast buffet with bread rolls, cold cuts, cheese, and fresh items on wooden counters with glass shields at Gartenhotel Heusser.
Finnish sauna with wooden benches and colorful LED salt wall illuminated in purple and orange. A sauna stove is visible in the foreground.

Tour

Bad Dürkheim is picturesquely situated along the German Wine Route, combining the lively atmosphere of a spa town with the beautiful landscapes of the Palatinate. The surrounding vineyards and nearby Palatinate Forest offer plenty of opportunities for exploration. Highlights include the famous Dürkheim Giant Wine Barrel and the attractive spa gardens with their impressive graduation towers.

The first bike tour leads through vineyards and wine villages to the secret German wine capital Neustadt. Stroll through the old town, marvel at the fabulous Elwedritsche fountain and visit the mighty Stiftskirche, Neustadt's landmark, with the largest cast steel bell in the world. Then cycle through the most beautiful wine villages of the Northern Wine Route. Discover Wachenheim with its castle ruins and take a break in Deidesheim, the pearl on the Wine Road. Take your time and visit the Museum of Wine Culture in the historic town hall of the town. It documents in a multi-layered way man's relationship with wine and viticulture.

Today you cycle first to the Rhine and then idyllically along the green arms of the Altrhein to the old imperial city of Speyer. Marvel at the famous Speyer Cathedral, visit the historical museum of the Palatinate and stroll leisurely through the beautiful medieval city center. Cycle back to the hotel through the Böhler Forest on the Kaiser Konrad Cycle Path. If you would like to spend more time in Speyer, you can easily take the train from Speyer back to Bad Dürkheim in the afternoon (on your own).

Romantic wine-growing villages lie on your cycling route to Landau today. Saint Martin looks like something out of a picture book. Take a break in this air, wine and cherry spa town. Marvel at the small, pretty town of Edenkoben, which was once the summer residence of the Bavarian kings! Enjoy the bike trails in this romantic area of the Wine Route, which leads all the way to the former French fortress town of Landau. Look forward to a ramble through Landau, because it is like a trip into the past. Almost all architectural styles of past centuries give the town its historical face today. Return by train on your own.

After a short ride you will reach Freinsheim with its baroque town hall. With its beautiful historic town center and medieval town wall, Freinsheim is certainly a highlight of the entire trip. Via the wine-growing community of Grünstadt you will then cycle to the medieval castle of Neuleiningen. After a worthwhile break you cycle through the vineyards back to Bad Dürkheim.

On the last day of cycling, the local winegrowers as well as the spa town of Bad Dürkheim with its long winegrowing tradition and the largest wine barrel in the world are on your program. Enjoy spectacular views and secluded spots on your bike tour. Back in Bad Dürkheim, a wine tasting has already been organized at the Fitz-Ritter winery to bring your day to an informative close.

We are happy to book additional extension nights for you, so that you can really enjoy this wonderful wine region.

Map

Cycling map of Pfalz region showing orange star tour routes connecting cities like Freinsheim, Bad Dürkheim, Neustadt, and Speyer.

Prices / Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services / Info

  • 2026: 6 x accomodation with breakfast at the 4-star Kurpark Hotel Bad Dürkheim
  • 2027: 6 x accomodation with breakfast at the 4-star Gartenhotel Heusser
  • Room with shower/bath/WC
  • Personal tour breefing
  • 2026: Bathrobe free of charge
  • Free use of the wellness area
  • 1 x wine tasting of 5 wines at the famous Fitz-Ritter winery
  • 2026: Drinks from the minibar (2 bottles of water and 1 apple juice spritzer per day)
  • Digital route guidance via smartphone app
  • Tips for tour preparation
  • Touristic information
  • 7-day hotline service
Worth knowing about the bike tour Palatinate

Below you will find specific information about the radial tour Palatinate. If you have further questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: +49 (0)6421 – 886890.

Arrival by train
Bad Dürkheim is easy to reach by train from all major cities in Germany. ICE train stations in Neustadt an der Weinstraße and Mannheim. Timetable information and price information can be found very conveniently at www.bahn.de.

Parking in Bad Dürkheim at the hotel
2026 Kurpark Hotel: There are hotel parking lots and garages, costing approx. €10.00 per day. Alternatively, there are public parking spaces, cost €15.00 per week.
2027: Gartenhotel Heusser: 110 free parking spaces are available in the hotel’s own parking garage and on the hotel grounds.

Condition of the cycle paths
Level route in the Rhine Valley. In the vineyards, the terrain is slightly hilly, but it is easy to ride even for less experienced cyclists. The selected routes run outside the towns away from traffic.

Available rental bikes
You can choose between either 21-speed ladies' or men's bikes with derailleur gears and freewheel as well as electric bikes (unisex).

Bikes can be hired for additional nights at an extra charge. This charge is €15.00 (tourer bike) or €50.00 (electric bike) per extra night. Please specify this requirement when booking.

Extra costs, which are not included in the travel price
A possible tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are also not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel on site. The train ride Landau - Bad Dürkheim is not included in the tour price and tickets must be purchased locally (cost approx. €10.00 per person incl. bike).

7 days hotline service
If the bicycle chain is broken, flooding makes further travel impossible or other nasty surprises await you: We are available 7 days a week for you and organize help as quickly as possible.

Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.

Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.

For this trip, we recommend using digital travel documents in the spirit of sustainability. However, you can still select printed travel documents with a cycling map during the booking process if you wish.
Please note that prices may vary depending on your selection.

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