Winzerrast Weinhof Viewpoint – View of Hemsberg loop from Bensheim

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Winzerrast Weinhof Viewpoint – View of Hemsberg loop from Bensheim

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Winzerrast Weinhof Viewpoint – View of Hemsberg loop from Bensheim

02:57

10.5km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.57 km

View of the vineyards in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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Magnificent wine landscape, great view, various beautiful hiking trails

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2.13 km

View of Auerbach Castle and Melibokus

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Great views here when the weather is right.

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3.93 km

View of Heppenheim and the Rhine Plain from the vineyards

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Super nice view of Heppenheim and the surrounding area

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4.62 km

Sculpture: "The Genesis of King Riesling"

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This impressive stone sculpture was created by Adolf Mayer from Tramin in South Tyrol in 2010.
The stone berries of the red Riesling are made of porphyry rock, those of the white Riesling are made of granite pebbles.

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4.89 km

Winzerrast Weinhof Viewpoint

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Located a bit above, with a great view of the Wingert and nice to rest

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5.01 km

Heppenheimer Steinkopf Viewing Platform

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Great viewing point with all kinds of information boards about the vineyards and geology. From the viewing point, when the weather is clear, you have a really great view of Heppenheim, Bensheim and Mannheim and also Ludwigshafen. Simply beautifully designed.

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5.88 km

Bench with panoramic view of the Heppenheim vineyards

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Great for resting

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6.39 km

View of Hemsberg

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Beautiful view of the Hemsberg.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.88 km

399 m

242 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

4.10 km

2.02 km

187 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

7°C

4°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

July 13, 2025,Bensheim/Heppenheim oder Toskana?

I set off very early today so I wouldn't have to run in the heat. It was another very nice ride. I simply love the vineyards between Bensheim and Heppenheim. The weather was fantastic, with clear views all the way to Rhineland-Palatinate. I didn't experience any problems with my shins, thighs, or lower back during the ride. My new walking …

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October 9, 2023,Erlebnispfad Wein und Stein – Hemsberg bei Heppenheim

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With a detour to Hemsberg. The tower and catering are only open on Sundays.

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December 20, 2021,Gemächliche Tour auf dem Erlebnispfad Wein und Stein Heppenheim mit Schleife über den Mädel´s Platz

After the long, cloudy days of fog, I had a lot of catching up to do in terms of sun, which is why I chose the wine and stone adventure trail in Heppenheim, which has been on my list for a long time. Only at 30 ° in the shade it would certainly not be recommended.
The start is at …

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