Motorcycle Tour · Germany

Edenkoben, Wine Route & Trifels, 4 Days

Four nights at the Gutshof Ziegelhütte base hotel in Edenkoben, with five stages of winding minor roads in between. The first loop runs to Hambach Castle, along the German Wine Route to Bad Dürkheim and over the Johanniskreuz riders' meetin...

How long?: 4 days
When?: Frühling
Price: € 1.100 / person

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4 days Leicht Geführte Tour Eigenes Motorrad

Dates

22. Apr 2027
22. Apr 2028

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At a glance

The key facts of this tour

Duration: 4 days
Distance: 900 km
Offroad share: 0 %
Skill: Easy
Terrain: Road
Guiding: Guided
Start: Waldlaubersheim
Finish: Waldlaubersheim
Vehicle: Own motorcycle

Character of the trip

Curves & riding technique 4/5
Wine & food 4/5
Palatinate Forest & wine route 4/5
Comfort 4/5

Base hotel: Gutshof Ziegelhütte in Edenkoben, four nights
Countries: Germany and France
Route highlights: Hambach Castle, Landeck Castle, Palatinate Forest, northern Vosges

Four nights in Edenkoben, five stages

It opens at the Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim right on the A61, where the group gathers by 11 am. After a shared lunch break the guide leads along quiet trunk and country roads to the Gutshof Ziegelhütte base hotel in Edenkoben, home for the next four nights. Three day loops start from there: castles and the Wine Route, the bends of the southern Palatinate Forest, and a border crossing into the Northern Vosges. Everything is ridden in groups of at most eight machines, and the roadbook carries hotel and route details for every stage.

Highlights

Castles on the Wine Route

The first day loop runs to Hambach Castle and along the German Wine Route past numerous castle ruins to Trifels Imperial Castle, known for Richard the Lionheart and for holding the imperial regalia of the Holy Roman Empire.

The Elmstein Valley

The southern Palatinate Forest delivers good asphalt and little traffic. Because the riding falls on a Friday, the Elmstein valley is open too, which stays closed to motorcycles on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The View from Landeck

From Landeck Castle the view reaches across the Rhine plain all the way to the Black Forest. The stop there is a fixed part of the Palatinate Forest loop, preceded by the coffee halt at the Johanniskreuz meeting point.

Over the Smugglers' Path

An old, unsurfaced smugglers' path leads into the Northern Vosges, yet it can be ridden on any machine without trouble. Beyond it wait small winding lanes, pretty villages and the market square of Wissembourg.

Base Hotel in Edenkoben

Four nights at the 3-star Gutshof Ziegelhütte with breakfast buffet and a three-course choice menu in the evening. Every day loop starts here, and no luggage transport is provided on this route.

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Itinerary

Stage 1

Day 1–5

Germany

The route stays largely in the Palatinate, with a short border crossing into the Northern Vosges.

Day 1 · Germany

Day 1: Out to Edenkoben

You make your own way to the Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim right on the A61, gathering by 11 am. After a shared lunch break the way runs along trunk and country roads to the Gutshof Ziegelhütte base hotel in Edenkoben, where the group checks in. Anyone who prefers rides straight to the hotel.

Day 2 · Germany

Day 2: The Castle Loop

First to Hambach Castle, then along the German Wine Route past castles and castle ruins to Bad Dürkheim. From there the way runs into the Palatinate Forest to the Johanniskreuz riders' meeting point and on to Trifels Imperial Castle, known for the imprisonment of Richard the Lionheart and for holding the imperial regalia. The return follows the southern Wine Route.

Day 3 · Germany

Day 3: Bends in the Palatinate Forest

Today the winding roads of the southern Palatinate Forest take centre stage. Because the riding falls on a Friday, the Elmstein valley is open as well, closed as it is to motorcycles on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. After the coffee halt at Johanniskreuz comes a stop at Landeck Castle with its view across the Rhine plain to the Black Forest.

Day 4 · Germany

Day 4: Border Crossing to the Northern Vosges

An old, unsurfaced smugglers' path takes the group into the Northern Vosges, and it can be ridden on any machine. Beyond it wait small winding lanes and pretty villages. After a break at the market square of Wissembourg the way runs back through the Rhine plain to the base hotel.

Day 5 · Germany

Day 5: Back through the Nahe Valley

To close, the way runs through the Palatinate highlands and the Nahe valley back to the Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim, where the shared route officially ends. Riding home individually is of course possible at any point.

Germany

Day 1–5

The route stays largely in the Palatinate, with a short border crossing into the Northern Vosges.

Day 1
Day 1: Out to Edenkoben

You make your own way to the Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim right on the A61, gathering by 11 am. After a shared lunch break the way runs along trunk and country roads to the Gutshof Ziegelhütte base hotel in Edenkoben, where the group checks in. Anyone who prefers rides straight to the hotel.
Day 2
Day 2: The Castle Loop

First to Hambach Castle, then along the German Wine Route past castles and castle ruins to Bad Dürkheim. From there the way runs into the Palatinate Forest to the Johanniskreuz riders' meeting point and on to Trifels Imperial Castle, known for the imprisonment of Richard the Lionheart and for holding the imperial regalia. The return follows the southern Wine Route.
Day 3
Day 3: Bends in the Palatinate Forest

Today the winding roads of the southern Palatinate Forest take centre stage. Because the riding falls on a Friday, the Elmstein valley is open as well, closed as it is to motorcycles on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. After the coffee halt at Johanniskreuz comes a stop at Landeck Castle with its view across the Rhine plain to the Black Forest.
Day 4
Day 4: Border Crossing to the Northern Vosges

An old, unsurfaced smugglers' path takes the group into the Northern Vosges, and it can be ridden on any machine. Beyond it wait small winding lanes and pretty villages. After a break at the market square of Wissembourg the way runs back through the Rhine plain to the base hotel.
Day 5
Day 5: Back through the Nahe Valley

To close, the way runs through the Palatinate highlands and the Nahe valley back to the Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim, where the shared route officially ends. Riding home individually is of course possible at any point.

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Services

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Included in the price

5 guided day stages in a small group (6–8 machines) with a guide
Roadbook with hotel and route information
4 nights at the 3-star Gutshof Ziegelhütte including breakfast buffet and a 3-course choice menu
Insolvency insurance certificate for the whole booking

Not included

All services not explicitly mentioned
Any entrance fees and visitor's tax that may apply
Luggage transport (not available)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

It runs mostly on well-surfaced minor roads. Experienced riders get as much out of it as returning riders, since the guide sets the pace.

Yes, on day four an old, unsurfaced smugglers' path leads into the Northern Vosges. It can be ridden on any machine. The break is at the market square of Wissembourg.

Six to eight machines, led by a guide who knows the area. The roadbook carries hotel and route information for every stage.

Around 240 to 300 kilometres, mostly on winding minor roads with good asphalt through the Palatinate Forest and along the Wine Route.

No, luggage transport is not available on this route. As four nights are booked in the same hotel, the luggage stays in the room anyway.

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