Bikeline Cycle Map Rheinhessen (RK-RPF06

The region of Rheinhessen in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate stretches between the cities of Mainz, Worms, and Bingen am Rhein. Bordered by the Rhine to the north and east, this land of 1,000 hills is today the largest wine-growing area in Germany. Here, numerous wines mature in the cellars of winemakers, with the most famous varieties including Riesling and Dornfelder. Due to the mild climate and fertile soils, the region not only produces countless types of wine but also a wide variety of fruits. In addition to the gentle hilly landscape with orchards and vineyards, Rheinhessen is characterized by its idyllic river valleys and historic towns with numerous attractions. The settlement history of Rheinhessen can be traced back to the Celts, and significant traces of its Celtic-Roman past can be found, especially in the city of Mainz.