Hiking trails in Rheinhessen
Hiking
Tour description
The Hiwwel route connects many cycle routes and themed trails with each other, across 164 km there are, of course, some hills (Rhine-Hessian "Hiwwel") to overcome, but you are rewarded with a varied route and by the beautiful natural scenery. In four daily stages you explore the region via two large arches.
Duration: approx. 11 hours
Total length: approx. 165 km
Difficulty: advanced
1. Ingelheim stage - Rhine-Hessian hill stage
The first stage consists of two different sections: To Ingelheim you can cycle comfortably without any incline. Then you start to break a sweat, pedalling up the northernmost hill in Rheinhessen. This ascent requires at least some athletic fitness.
2. Mainz stage - Wörrstadt
The second part of the cycling trail runs from Mainz to Wörrstadt and first leads south and then west to the centre of Rheinhessen. It offers a spectacular panorama — but the magnificent views are not for free: two significant, long climbs make the trail a real challenge (140 metres of altitude across 7 km, 90 metres of altitude across 5 km). Hence they not only demand stamina and strength when riding your bike, but sometimes also when pushing it.
3. Etappe Wiesbachtal - Appelbachtal - Wasserscheide
The third part of the route is the most challenging and should only be attempted by experienced cyclists: twice Wiesbachtal, once Appelbachtal and finally the watershed between Wiesbach and Selz towards Alzey.
4. Zellertal stage - Worms
On stage four to Worms some of the "Hiwwel" are still waiting on the first leg, which eventually takes you through the Zellertal Valley with a relax leg along the Pfrimm to Worms. Due to on-going construction work, a parallel trail can be used on the route of the vineyards above Flohheim. Only recommended to trained cyclists!
