Hessische Bergstraße, Zwingenberg

Name: Hessische Bergstraße
Address: Zwingenberg, Germany

#3 among attractions in Zwingenberg

Winery, Eat and drink, Wine tours

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The Hessische Bergstraße is a defined region for wine in Germany located in the state of Hesse among the northern and western slopes of the Odenwald mountain chain. With only 467 hectares of vineyards it is the smallest of the 13 German quality wine regions. At 21% red grape varieties and 79% white varieties, it is planted with primarily Riesling, Pinot gris and Spätburgunder. Hessische Bergstraße is divided into two districts - Umstadt and Starkenburg - three collective vineyard sites and 24 individual vineyard sites. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°43'1"N, 8°37'1"E

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Day trips

Hessische Bergstraße – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Auerbach, Nibelungensteig, Melibokus, Niederwaldsee.

0.9 miSE
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture
Schloss Auerbach, Bensheim
22 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the picturesque town of Bensheim, Germany, Schloss Auerbach is a historical gem that invites visitors to step back in time. This castle, whose origins date back to the early 13th century, stands as a testament to medieval architecture and the...
0.7 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Nibelungensteig, Zwingenberg
18 min walk • The Nibelungensteig is a hiking trail in the German states of Hesse, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It traverses the Odenwald, a hill range or Mittelgebirge located between the rivers Rhine and Main.
1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Melibokus
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Odenwald mountain range in Germany, the hill known as Melibokus stands as a beacon for nature enthusiasts and hikers. With its peak reaching an elevation of 517 meters, Melibokus is not only the highest point in the Bergstraße region but...
1.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Niederwaldsee
30 min walk • The Niederwaldsee is a lake in Bensheim. Bensheim is a town in the Bergstraße district in southern Hesse, Germany.
~1870 ftN
49°43'18"N • 8°36'51"E
Theater Mobile, Zwingenberg
10 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1 miSE
Church
Bergkirche
27 min walk • The mountain church in Auerbach, a district of Bensheim, stands in a commanding position above the old town center, visible from afar on a rocky hill surrounded by the walled grounds of the old cemetery.