The Ortenau Wine Route (Ortenauer Weinpfad)
Photo: The trail sign of the Ortenau Wine Route - red diamond with grape
Information in brief
- Long-distance hiking trail through the winegrowing area 'Ortenau'
- From Gernsbach to Diersburg
- Overall length: 120 km
Description
The Ortenauer Weinpfad leads through the Ortenau winegrowing area at the foot of the northern Black Forest. The place names along the route are enough to make the wine connoisseur's mouth water. A hiking tour through the vineyards and orchards offers all other hiking enthusiasts many interesting insights into this cultivated landscape and views of the Rhine Valley and the Voges Mountains.
Photo: It's probably not the right refreshment for a hiker, but you can try one at the Schnaps Fountain in Sasbachwalden
The Ortenauer Weinpfad can be completed in six to eight stages. You will find accommodation along the route via the links below.