Day 1: Arrival

Arrival possible daily to the hotel in Edenkoben in the southern Pfalz, parking subject to a fee.
Rail travellers will be collected from Edenkoben Railway Station by prior arrangement.

Day 2: Hike on the Horse Chestnut Trail

Hiking along the Pfälzer Keschdeweg – pure enjoyment!
hike via the Rietania hut, through the Modenbach Valley and via the St. Anna Chapel to Burrweiler, from there a short path back to Weyher (ca. 11 km, 490 m ascent), back to the hotel by public bus

Day 3: Hike to Hambacher Schloss

From the hotel through the surrounding vineyards to the winegrowing area St. Martin, continue on the famous Keschdeweg up to Hambacher Schloss, an important symbol of German democracy. After a visit, down to Neustadt, tour of the town and pedestrian zone (ca. 16 km, 400 m ascent), by rail back to Edenkoben and the hotel.

Day 4: Ride on an electric bicycle, or fitness day, or hike

You are free to choose whether to go on an excursion with an electric bicycle, following a route recommended by the hotel’s own leisure map, or equipment training in the fitness studio, with or without sauna (studio 5 minutes from the hotel, cost included in the price), or wellness massage in the hotel (subject to a fee) or individual hike, route recommended by the hotel.

Day 5: Hike to the King’s Villa and Rietburg

By hotel car to the Friedensdenkmal, hike on the Weinsteig to the Villa Ludwigshöhe, visit the summer residence of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, then by chair lift up to the Rietburg, return via Naturfreundehaus, Hüttenbrunnen and Hilschweiher, then back along the Triefenbach to Edenkoben and the hotel (ca. 15 km, 150 m ascent).

Day 6: Hike to wineries and wine tasting

Hike from the hotel in Edenkoben to different winegrowing sites, to Edesheim, Rhodt, St. Martin and Maikammer, from there back to Edenkoben, there are at least 5 wineries along the hiking route, all of which invite you to a free wine tasting (ca. 15 km).

Day 7: Speyer with Imperial Cathedral and historical Old Town

Speyer is Germany’s oldest city and was one of the most important cities of the Holy Roman Empire. Speyer is famous for its Imperial Cathedral. Building began in 1030, and today it is the largest preserved Romanesque church in the world. Since 1981 it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Life pulsates between the Old Gate and the Cathedral, in Maximilianstraße. Roman occupiers and medieval emperors entered the city along this “via triumphalis”. Today, inhabitants and residents enjoy the flair of this magnificent boulevard.

The historical Old Town is also worth seeing, with its cosy squares and crooked lanes between Fischmarkt and Sonnenbrücke. A special Old Town district, Hasenpfuhl, was once the shipbuilders’ and fishermen’s quarter, and now a desirable residential area.

As an alternative to visiting Speyer, it is also possible to go on a hike. The hotel’s hiking file has a whole range of suggested routes!

Day 8: Departure

Rail travellers will be brought to Edenkoben Railway Station.

If booking the 6-day version, Day 6 is departure day!