Germany – Fränkischer Rotwein Wanderweg

Visiting the Franconian Wine Region you can enjoy good (red) wine not only while eating out in a restaurant or during one of the many wine festivals or cultural events, but you can also enjoy the regional wine while going on a hike. The so called Fränkischer Rotwein Wanderweg (Franconian Red Wine Hiking Trail) is a hiking trail of 79km that runs from wine village to wine village, partially along the river Main, partially through hills, but always through and along vineyards. Along the way you can find (weather permits) the wine estates opening up their wine bars right next to their vineyards, allowing for a short break while enjoying a good glass of wine, and even having the possibility to talk to the wine growers themselves. Most of them are still family owned and run businesses. A special highlight is the spring season, when the almond trees are in full blossom.