Minfeld/Freckenfeld - Wine and Meadow Path

The start of the Wine and Meadow Path is at the sports field in Minfeld. Here you will find an information board about the route. We follow the signage (path logo: bunch of grapes) in an eastern direction. Initially, the path leads us along meadows and fields to the outskirts of Minfeld. After crossing the Holzgasse (please be careful and watch the traffic), the path goes along a meadow trail past two historic sawmill machines before continuing along the Hintergraben towards Kandel. At the outskirts there, the Saarstraße is crossed and you walk northwards until you reach the Höhenweg. Here we turn left and, with a clear view in all directions, go through the fields back towards Minfeld. We pass the organic village market Schoßberghof, and anyone feeling hungry in the meantime can stock up here with fine picnic delicacies. Just behind Schoßberghof we turn right. Here begins the Minfeld Bee Educational Trail, which is a worthwhile destination for another hike. However, we turn left and reach the vineyard "Schellenberg." At the end of the path, we reach a T-junction where we have a wonderful view over wide fields towards the Palatinate Forest. We turn left, cross the country road (caution - please watch the traffic) and take the path on the left with a view towards Minfeld. Further along, we pass the old mill, some orchards, and reach a Bienwald rest bench below the Protestant church. Here we cross another country road and then keep right towards Welschhof, turn left and arrive at the path by the village creek. Anyone who now wants to end the circuit turns left and returns to the starting point at the sports field.

The Wine and Meadow Path continues to the right towards Freckenfeld. On the right side, you pass orchards, pastures, and a stork's nest. The path goes along the village creek to Köhlergäßel, where we turn right, then left through the Gänsrid, cross the main road, and reach the vineyard "Gräfenberg" via Karlshöhlchen. Along the vineyards, we follow the signage until we reach the natural monument "Wildbirne" through a sunken path in Freckenfeld. Opposite, a reconstruction of a Napoleon bench invites you to rest. We turn left into Kirchstraße and follow it to the primary school. Here the path branches right and passes the village fountain. The path continues right along the main road. We pass the famous Freckenfeld Dampfnudeltor – who knows how many "Dampfnudeln" are hidden inside?

At Wattstraße, we turn left and then take the left path along the village creek. Here a bee educational trail was created that invites visitors to pause. Bee-friendly perennials ensure a lively buzzing and humming; the display boards provide interesting and unknown facts about bees, and numerous benches invite you to rest on this peaceful path. Straight ahead, the path leads past the Freckenfeld stork's nest, orchards, and meadows back to the starting point in Minfeld.

The path is signposted in both directions and can therefore also be used as a circular route around each individual village. Those who want to shorten the round in Minfeld turn left at the Hintergraben towards Minfeld, then go right in Holderbusch, cross the main road, and walk straight ahead to the Höhenweg. Here the path continues left towards Schoßberghof.

For our hiking tours, we recommend the following standard equipment:

- sturdy footwear

- weather-appropriate clothing

- sun and rain protection

- sufficient supply of food and drinks, as refreshment or shopping options are not always available or open

- Although the paths are very well marked throughout, it is advisable for safety reasons to always carry a suitable hiking map, so that, for example, in case of a thunderstorm or emergency, you can quickly find a safe area.

We also recommend mosquito protection near streams, especially in the warmer months.

Hiking on natural paths and trails – Especially in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can hide uneven spots, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees may still fall or branches can break off. In adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in some places. You must expect such path impairments when hiking. If you consider certain path sections impassable, you should avoid them. Despite the marking of hiking trails, it is always recommended for safety reasons to carry an appropriate hiking map so that you can quickly find a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or emergency. Path closures and detours must be strictly observed.

A 65 exit Kandel-North to Kandel, then L 546 Minfeld - Freckenfeld

Take the train to Kandel station, then the bus

Travel information: kvv, vrn, DB travel information, DB Navigator app

Sports field Minfeld, village shop Freckenfeld (free parking spaces)

Please only park in designated parking areas and always keep access routes for emergency vehicles and work paths in the forest and vineyards clear. For overnight stays in camper vans and caravans, there are explicitly designated motorhome parking spaces.

Südpfalz Tourismus Kandel e.V., Georg-Todt-Str. 2, 76870 Kandel, info@suedpfalz-tourismus-kandel.de, Tel.: 07275/619945

WARNING: The Eisheisel Minfeld refreshment option is only open roughly from April to October. Wine tasting/purchase is available with winemakers, and regional products can be found at the village market Schoßberghof.

Bee educational trail by the village creek in Freckenfeld.