オッケンハイムのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Beautiful winter hike in bright sunshine.

The monastery developed from a pilgrimage to the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Initially, from 1921 until the Nazi era, it was home to Trappist monks, who were later dissolved under state pressure. In the 1960s, the Missionary Benedictines of St. Ottilien acquired the buildings, as they had to bring many brothers home from politically unstable regions in Africa. The Missionary Benedictines relinquished the monastery in 2023. I enjoyed coming here for retreats. The cultural and educational center of the Diocese of Mainz still exists.

An ideal rest stop with panoramic views stretching as far as the Rheingau region. Local history quiz – what are the names of the places from left to right?

In front of this small, sacred monument—with its special dedication as a PEACE CROSS—I would like to offer the viewer a short text by Christiane Völkel, who personally describes the Apostle Paul's letter to the church in Philippi as "one of the beautiful passages that always touches my heart." Paul writes: "Do not be anxious about anything, but with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ." (Philippians 4:6-7) She comments as follows: "You really have to let these two sentences sink in word for word! They contain everything of 'Good News' (...) And another beautiful aspect that moves me in the second sentence: It says that prayer accomplishes something. Namely, finding peace within oneself and walking one's path in life from fellowship with Jesus."

View from the cross

The Scharlachkopf is not a separate mountain, but part of the Rochusberg near Bingen, and lies at an elevation of approximately 246 meters above sea level. The elongated ridge of the Rochusberg, which also includes the Scharlachkopf, dominates the townscape of Bingen and offers striking vantage points. I wish I'd brought my binoculars...

This "Alte Pumpe" (Old Pump) is part of the Büdesheim Wine-Pirsch-Pfad (wine-hunting trail), a 2.8 km long wine exploration trail with a total of 14 stops. Winemakers from the suburbs of Büdesheim and Kempten have apparently joined forces to make the southern side of the Rochusberg even more interesting. We met some very cheerful groups! More info: https://www.dein-bingen.de/genuss/weinerlebnis/

great view of the Rhine at the Rochus Chapel