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Here is a little preview of what awaits you:
Award: Panoramic Views
On this tour, you circle the Wißberg, Rheinhessen’s second-highest elevation, which is also known as “Table Mountain” because of its plateau. From here, magnificent views open up across the rolling hills, and on clear days even as far as the Hunsrück and the Palatinate. The Kreuzkapelle marks an iconic landmark for pilgrims and hikers, while panoramic reliefs along the way provide orientation. On scenic vineyard paths, nature, geology, and culture come together to create an unforgettable experience.
Route length: 9.8 km
Information about the opening ceremony of the tour can be found here:
Award: Varied
Here, you hike not only from place to place, but from one experience to the next. This circular tour takes you through the Appelbach valley, gentle vineyards, and the Ölberg and Höllberg nature reserves, which delight visitors with their rich plant life, geological treasures, and magnificent views. Nature, wide-ranging vistas, and regional history accompany you throughout the route, while the Fairy Tale Trail, the old “Bawettche” railway bridge, and the restored water tower provide special highlights.
Route length: 6.1 km
Information about the opening ceremony of the tour can be found here:
Award: Scenic Views
On this hike, one panoramic view follows another. Time and again, this circular route opens up fascinating vistas stretching from the Donnersberg across the Taunus and Odenwald to the Rheingau and the Mainz Basin, suddenly appearing on the horizon and seeming almost within reach. Between the restored Mühlbach floodplain, the Saulheimer Hölle and Saulheimer Schlossberg vineyards, and scenic resting points along the route, you will gain exciting insights into the wildlife, geology, and history of this cultural landscape.
Route length: 10.5 km
Information about the opening ceremony of the tour can be found here:
Award: A Unique Nature Experience
This circular tour leads you into the quiet of the sunken lanes, whose meter-high loess walls provide a protected habitat for rare plants and animals. Here, light and shadow alternate naturally, creating a unique atmosphere along the sunken lanes. Throughout the tour, views repeatedly open up across the wide rolling hills of Rheinhessen as far as the Rhine Valley and the Odenwald. Between vineyards, geological features, and tranquil landscapes, this creates a truly unique hiking experience.
Route length: 14.1 km
Information about the opening ceremony of the tour can be found here:
Award: Forest Experience!
This circular tour takes you through the Vorholz forest, one of the largest forest areas in Rheinhessen, where rare species find a protected habitat. Shady paths and fresh forest air provide pleasant coolness and relaxation. The tour crosses the historic ford near Nieder-Wiesen, while open stretches repeatedly reveal magnificent views over the gentle hills. Forest, climate, plays of light, and history combine here to create a harmonious nature experience.
Route length: 11.9 km
Information about the opening ceremony of the tour can be found here:
You can find the official dates of the opening celebrations here:
rheinhessen.de/veranstaltungen
Maps and tour descriptions will be available from 27 April 2026 here: rheinhessen.de/en/hiwwel-tours
And from the end of April 2026, the motto will be: From 9 to 14:
The 14 Hiwweltours invite you to experience Rheinhessen actively and up close. Covering distances of 6 to 14 kilometres, these certified circular hiking trails lead through a landscape full of openness, enjoyment, and special views. “Hiwwel” – the Rheinhessen dialect word for “hill” – perfectly captures what makes these tours so unique: gentle elevations, impressive panoramas, and the region’s relaxed way of life.
Sometimes the route takes you through sunny vineyards, sometimes along natural paths, past fields, small villages, and truly favourite spots. Along the way, the Hiwweltours combine outdoor activity with cultural discoveries, regional enjoyment, and the special charm of Rheinhessen.
This makes every tour a little break from everyday life – authentic, varied, and full of beautiful moments.
And if you do not want to wait until the end of April: there are already at least 9 good reasons to start “hiwweln” now:
rheinhessen.de/en/hiwwel-tours
Enjoy discovering!