City Life · May 11, 2026
German Wine Route Experience Day 2026: car-free through the vineyards
At the end of August, the German Wine Route is closed to cars — and belongs for one day entirely to cyclists, hikers, winemakers and food lovers.
The German Wine Route Experience Day makes the famous Wine Route car-free again at the end of August. On the closed route through the vineyards around Bad Dürkheim, Ungstein and the neighbouring villages, the roads belong for one day to cyclists, hikers and walkers. Along the route, winemakers present their wines, local clubs serve Palatinate specialities and live music plays at many stations. The car-free action day combines exercise in the fresh air with indulgence and conviviality and is one of the most popular dates in the wine year. Families appreciate the safe, car-free route for cycling tours through the vineyards. The town recommends arriving by bike or public transport, as road closures apply along the Wine Route.
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