Culture on the hiking trail
The Kaiserdome in Worms and Mainz, the Katharinenkirche in Oppenheim or the Rote Hang in Nierstein are known far beyond Rheinhessen and are an absolute highlight of every hike. But the RheinTerrassenWeg lives especially from the gems and moments in the wine villages. People like to talk about their regional attractions. Let yourself drift and enjoy the culture and the stories on the RheinTerrassenWeg.
The Alsheim Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in its present form was built in 1742 as a three-sided enclosed hall building with an (older) star-vaulted choir. Here, the late Gothic style is combined with architectural and pictorial art. The choir, built in 1517, has been preserved from the older church, its so-called "air ribs" "growing out" as decorative elements. The organ by Johann Ignaz Seuffert is a masterpiece of organ building from 1764. The church can be visited during the day.
The church ruins of St Mary Magdalene are located in the small hamlet of Hangen-Wahlheim directly on the RheinTerrassenWeg between Guntersblum and Alsheim. Anyone entering the old cemetery seems to enter another world: the graves and the remains of the ruined church from the 13th century are surrounded by vegetation. The church was destroyed in 1689. The ruins are the property of the Catholic parish of Alsheim; the cemetery belongs to the local parish.
The two towered western facade of the pagan tower church in Guntersblum is really impressive. It's freestanding and has a generous forecourt so the whole building is a testimony of a confident village which got to have prosperity through the trade of wine. The northern tower comes from the time of the first crusade and because of the examination of the wooden beams of the church it's safe to say that the trees that it's made of were cut down in the early summer of 1101. The southern tower was rebuilt in 1842 on the same position where it…
Leiningen Castle, located in the town center, has a multifaceted past. The shell of the building was completed in 1708, but no further extensions were made at first as the owner at the time, Count Carl Ludwig von Leiningen-Dagsburg-Falkenburg, died in 1709. His wife, Countess Anna Sabina von Nostitz, sold the estate to the Electoral Palatinate Privy Council in 1717 due to financial hardship. In the years that followed, the castle fell more and more into oblivion until 70 years later, in 1787, a member of the Leiningen family once again became…
The Landskron Castle Ruins: A place steeped in history and offering stunning views The ruins of Landskron Castle are more than just stone remnants of a bygone era—they are living witnesses to history. The old walls have seen not only wars and intrigues, but also the splendor, glory, and unforgettable passion of past eras. In addition to its fascinating history, the castle ruins offer a magnificent view over the Rhine valley. On clear days, the view stretches as far as Frankfurt and the Odenwald. A walk to the Landskrone castle ruins…
Gothic splendor on the Rhine: St. Catherine's Church in Oppenheim As the most significant Gothic church building on the Rhine between Strasbourg and Cologne, St. Catherine's Church catches the eye from afar. The Gothic sacred building dominates the townscape of Oppenheim and invites visitors to come and explore. From Romanesque predecessor to Gothic main building Over two centuries, various architectural elements were added, which today come together to form a harmonious whole: with the exception of the two west towers, which date back…
Important note: Guided tours of the cellar labyrinth can only be booked through the Oppenheim Tourist Information Office. Bookings, further information, and inquiries can only be made at: www.stadt-oppenheim.de/buchen | by telephone at 06133 4909-14 or 06133 4909-19 | or by email at tourismus@stadt-oppenheim.de Historic cellars beneath the old town With its extensive cellar complex, built between the 12th and 17th centuries, Oppenheim boasts a unique cultural monument. A circular tour through the underground town center of Oppenheim…
Today, only 1 free-standing tower remains of the former Schwabsburg. This consists of massive ashlars and was once the keep of the castle. Located on a Roman military road leading to Mommenheim, it once served to protect and maintain the power of the Staufers in and around Nierstein and Oppenheim. It is unknown who built the castle, but a connection to the construction of Landskron Castle in Oppenheim is assumed, which suggests that it was built between 1125 and 1245. The destruction of these buildings took place in 1620 during the 30 year…