Siefersheimer Heerkretz
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Siefersheimer Heerkretz

Also known as:
Neu-Bamberger Heerkretz

Scratchy winegrowers, running armies, wonderful wines 

There are soils that are easy to work, for example loess. And then there are soils that challenge the winegrower. In this very high single vineyard, the soil has to be literally scratched, hence the name "Kretz". Responsible for this: the hard and rugged rhyolite rock or porphyry (a light-coloured, magmatic rock of the Rotliegende) with scree slopes and quarries. This particular soil is very rare in Rheinhessen (one percent). Very famous top Rieslings and Pinot Noirs thrive here. The "Alte Heerstraße" (Old Army Road) runs along the foot of the mountain, hence the double name "Heerkretz". Hikers travel along the "Küstenweg Rheinhessen" (Rheinhessen Coastal Trail) into the earth-historical past of Rheinhessen and pass numerous highlights, for example the Ajax Tower, and rest at the Lavendeleck.

> Info about the coastal path: https://www.rheinhessen.de/kuestenwege-rheinhessen/kuestenweg-rheinhessen-rundweg-siefersheim-woellstein-neu-bamberg 
> Info on the Ajax Tower: https://www.rheinhessen.de/a-ajax-turm 
> Hiking trails and refreshments: https://www.siefersheim.de/tourismus/wanderwege/ 
> To the other sites of Siefersheim: Goldenes Horn and Höllberg

Siefersheimer Heerkretz
Siefersheimer Heerkretz
Siefersheimer Heerkretz
Siefersheimer Heerkretz
Siefersheimer Heerkretz
Siefersheimer Heerkretz
Siefersheimer Heerkretz
Siefersheimer Heerkretz
Siefersheimer Heerkretz
Siefersheimer Heerkretz

facts and figures

Vineyard: hectare Community: Sea level: 170-260 m Exposure: Turning south to west
Region:
Bingen

soil types

Volcanic soil / rigosol

volcanic rigosol

Bright, magmatic rock of the red soil

Low to medium depth, stony, sandy loam soil, moderate storage capacity for plant-available soil water, good ventilation, poor in nutriets, acid soil reaction, good heatability, moderately root-breaking

Pronounced mineral notes, stony, smokey, flint, apple and peach flavors, stimulating citrus notes. Lively freshness, racy acidity, elegant, multi-layered structure, maturity necessary, tension and high potential

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Explore the area

Hiking tours
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Ausschank an der Winzeralm

Winzeralm - Hiwweltour Heideblick

The Siefersheim winery is the icing on the cake of the Hiwweltour Heideblick. The rest area with a premium view of the wine culture landscape was named Rheinhessen's most beautiful wine view in 2016. On site, every guest is provided with wines, non-alcoholic beverages and small snacks from the Zimmermann winery in Siefersheim. The Winzeralm is open from May to October, Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. At temperatures above 30 ° C there is no heat (no serving)!

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Da Enzo

Da Enzo

Guests will find a tastefully restored trattoria/pizzeria - just like in Italy. With small themed rooms and a mediterranean courtyard, in which all guests are sure to find something from the extensive menu with typical Italian-Calabrian or german dishes as well as a large selection of Siefersheim wines. Celebrate parties as they come - celebrate in the newly renovated barn with vaulted room and then dream heavenly in the lovingly furnished guest rooms - no problem here. In the summer season, the mediterranean courtyard invites you to relax (with themed evenings). From the historic house, in the center of the town, many advertised hiking tours can be undertaken.

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Alte_Schmiede__Siefersheim2, © Weingut Seyberth

Winery Seyberth Old smithy

Winery Seyberth Old smithy
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Logowagner_n, © Weingut Wagner-Stempel

Winery Wagner stamp

Winery Wagner stamp
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Weg zum Ajaxturm

Ajaxturm

The Ajaxturm, which was named in 1865, is located in the corridor "Heerkretz". The legendary vineyard tower, which is unusual in size and shape, can be found in the Siefersheim coat of arms. The following story is told about the origin of the Ajaxturm: At the beginning of the 19th century there lived in Siefersheim a rich farmer's son, beautiful in figure and a lively dancer. When he walked through the streets, many a shy girl's gaze followed him. Even the daughter of the miller from the "Katzensteiger" mill was in love with him. The girl's affection found an answer. But the stubborn miller was against a relationship. Years ago he had once lost a trial against the young man's father. The daughter was therefore married to a wine merchant and soon died of heartbreak. But the young man remained unmarried. On the spot where he had once met his sweetheart, he had a tower built. The dog in the later coat of arms reminds of the faithful "Tiras" who accompanied the lovers on their walks. He is the symbol of loyalty until death. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

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Heathland near Siefersheim, © Dominik Ketz

Hiwweltour Heideblick

Heidetraum in the middle of Rheinhessen! Between vineyards and nature reserves, the Hiwweltour Heideblick around Siefersheim and Neu-Bamberg leads to breathtaking views and into the midst of a magnificent heath landscape. The Ajaxturm and the castle ruins of Neu-Bamberg still contribute to great cultural highlights. And the winemakers complete the hiking fun with managed wine bars.

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View of the Mount of Olives

Coastal Route Rheinhessen - Rundweg Siefersheim - Wöllstein - Neu-Bamberg

The coastal path Rheinhessen offers the rare opportunity of a time travel into the geological history of Rheinhessen. The whole region was flooded by a subtropical sea 30 million years ago. Here in this region the former coastline ran with the most varied coastal forms, numerous peninsulas, bays and an archipelago of volcanic underground.

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