Immerse yourself in the varied variety that the change between wine and forest offers. The German Wine Route and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve are two adjoining landscapes that are completely different from each other and thus offer very different insights and views. There are several mountains of the Palatinate Forest in the district of Bad Dürkheim. At 570.8 m, the Drachenfels is the highest elevation, but not only here are wonderful hiking opportunities for young and old. In the Bad Dürkheim vineyards on the German Wine Route, hikers explore the numerous vines that produce some of the best Palatinate wines here. Sandstone walls, ancient Roman villas, cypresses and numerous almond trees that line the German Wine Route make the hike a unique experience. Another special feature for hikes in the Palatinate are the numerous managed huts, most of which are run by the Palatinate Forest Association on a voluntary basis. In Bad Dürkheim and the picturesque wine towns on the German Wine Route, there are also many wineries that not only invite you to new wine and onion tarts in autumn, but also to wine tasting all year round. Plus for hikes in summer: In the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Palatinate Forest, you can hike in the cool shade of the forest even on hot summer days. Hike in and around Bad Dürkheim short or long, historically and culturally, choose a panorama tour, discover the premium hiking trail Palatinate Weinsteig or let yourself be fascinated on one of the numerous circular hiking trails. Bad Dürkheim starts every year in spring with a very special hike. The vineyard nights offer spectacular views of the city's magically illuminated vineyards on a 6 km long circular path. Wines can be tasted at the participating vintners at 13 stations that are spread out along the way. A unique experience that is very popular. The hike is chargeable and it is advisable to book your ticket in good time. When booking a room in our wellness and garden hotel Heusser for the Bad Dürkheimer Weinbergsnacht, tickets can be booked directly. If you don't want to go on a long or short hike every day, you will find a wide range of opportunities to relax in the hotel's large wellness and spa area with sauna, indoor and outdoor pools at the Heusser Wellness and Garden Hotel. A trip to the Bad Dürkheim spa park with beautifully landscaped plantations, an imposing graduation building, the Isenach watercourse, numerous refreshment stops and the Bad Dürkheim giant barrel should definitely be planned when staying in the spa town of Bad Dürkheim. We are happy to provide you with further information about hiking, wine and wellness in our house at any time.