Eistal Cycle and Hiking Path – Asselheim Wine Trail loop from Eisenberg (Pfalz)

Eistal Cycle and Hiking Path – Asselheim Wine Trail loop from Eisenberg (Pfalz)

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Eistal Cycle and Hiking Path – Asselheim Wine Trail loop from Eisenberg (Pfalz)

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16.9km

80m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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7.08 km

Eistal Cycle and Hiking Path

Highlight • Cycleway

I rode the Eistal cycling and hiking trail from Asselheim to Eiswoog and back today. The one-way route is almost 20 km. From Asselheim to Eisenberg, it mostly follows roads and is very well paved. From Eisenberg to Eiswoog the path quality is significantly worse. In part, it then leads over unpaved forest paths, which in some places are reminiscent of beaten paths. There are also passages and gradients that are covered with uncompacted grit and are therefore very slippery.
My advice:
Every year on October 3rd, the "car-free Eistal" takes place on this route, where you can easily travel this route on the road with the whole family. There are gastronomic offers along the entire route. Compared to comparable events, the "car-free Eistal" is not as crowded. Only in Eisenberg and on the square in front of the Eiswoog is it a bit bumpy.

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8.38 km

Grape traffic circle - Asselheim/Grünstadt 🚴‍♂️

Highlight • Monument

Grape Roundabout – Asselheim/Grünstadt 🚴‍♂️

The Asselheim thoroughfare is circling again as we drive past...
The symbolic traffic roundabout is located on Weinstraße and points to the town's importance for winemaking. The first thing that catches the eye about this symbolic art is a large, wooden A. This is meant to symbolize the town of Asselheim itself. Hanging from this A is a metal grape, representing Asselheim as a wine-growing region. Only at second glance is it apparent that water is dripping over this grape. This process symbolizes how wine is made from the grapes. Red wine, in particular, is produced in large quantities in Asselheim, as the area around the town is often referred to as the Tuscany of Germany. For this reason, predominantly southern-style plants and two trees were planted among the greenery. 🚴‍♂️

kreiselkunst.com/2012/01/asselheim

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Evangelical Church Asselheim (Elizabeth Church)

Highlight • Religious Site

possibly Asselheim Parish Church
The church is only open for services.

The St. Elisabeth Church was built around 1300. First as a chapel in honor of Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia shortly after her canonization. In 1496 the chapel was raised to the status of a church. The former defense tower, part of the local fortifications, was converted into a church tower. During the Second World War the church was hit by bombs and burned down to the ground. The reconstruction took place in the years 1949/50.
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Story:
Due to inheritance disputes between the Counts of Leiningen, the time around 1460 can be regarded as uncertain. It is assumed that the citizens of Asselheim preferred to visit the St. Elisabeth Chapel in the village than the parish church of St. Stephen far away in the field. In 1496 the St. Elisabeth chapel was raised to the status of a church, and the Wart or Roman tower was converted into a church tower. It consists largely of the rust-brown Capuchin stones found in the surrounding area. The first Protestant pastor held the first service in 1560. In 1841 the big bell burst, in 1864 this misfortune repeated itself. During the Second World War, the church was hit by incendiary bombs and burned down to the foundations.

The reconstruction took place in the years 1949/50. The ringing, renewed in 1951, can still be heard today. On Sunday, August 18, 1996, the citizens of Asselheim celebrated the 500th anniversary of their church and the elevation of the chapel to a church with a festive service.

The Gothic church key from the time it was built has been in the collection of the Grünstadt Museum since 1906.
(Wikipedia)

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8.97 km

Asselheim Wine Trail

Highlight • Trail

Pleasant trail winding through the vineyards near Asselheim, a smooth and scenic stretch to enjoy.

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16.2 km

Protestant Parish Church Eisenberg

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The Protestant parish church is located a few hundred meters southeast of the center of Eisenberg with the market square and the Catholic Church of St. Matthew. The neo-Gothic church was planned by the Speyer architect Franz Schöberl. It was inaugurated in 1900 just two years after construction began. Before that, the Gorgonius Church and the later St. Matthew Church stood in the same place.
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