170. Europe Bicycle Trip---Grapevines and Wineries-The RheinterrassenWeg

After cycling through Ludwigshafen and then on to Worms, I was very happy to arrive at lots of countryside. I really like bicycling in the country better than in the city.

A few hills and lots of wind turbines in the distance. It was a beautiful, clear day.

My lunch spot. What more could you ask for?

After lunch as I was riding , I came across grape field after grape field.

My paved path is blocked by this tractor. The blades at the front trim the sides and top of the grape plants and the back equipment cultivates the soil between the rows.

I passed through quaint towns like Osthofen, Mettenheim and Alsheim.

Weingut Schauf is found in Guntersblum.

It has a beautifully flowered entrance.

Welcome to Wine and Culture-and The queen of wine in Rhinehessen, 24 year old Helgard Frey, daughter of a wine grower in the area.

They are all saying "Please keep this doorway clear!"

The River Rhine Terrace Trail with it's 59.7 km runs between Worms and Mainz along the Rhine area in the heart of the Rhine- Hessian vineyards. It leads through vineyards of worldwide reputation and passes historical cities and villages with interesting heritage buildings. The railway that runs parallel enables its passengers to return easily to their starting point. The River Rhine Terrace Trail itself is a trail of tradition. It has been used by hikers and cyclists since 1907.

Guntersblum church

Schlofgut Schmitt in Guntersblum

Weingut F. Frey -family of Helgard Frey

Weingut Hamann (German for my last name Hayman??)

Every hillside was covered by grapevines. It was absolutely beautiful!

View of approaching villages over the grapevines.

I continued on and cycled through Ludwigshohe and Dienheim.