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Late Harvest – Riesling Loops
01:45
6.43km
100m
Hiking
The late harvest is now known as a guarantee of the high quality of the harvest achieved. However, it arose from a mishap: the mounted messenger with the necessary permission to bring in the harvest arrived very late. It was only through this circumstance that the potential of a late…
by Rheingau
Last updated: September 17, 2024
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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23 m
Historic Wine Press in Johannisberg
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4.47 km
Arched Bridge Over the Elsterbach
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4.56 km
View of Schloss Johannisberg
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5.10 km
View of the Rheingau Vineyards
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6.43 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.31 km
1.55 km
434 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.57 km
1.40 km
1.23 km
117 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (190 m)
Lowest point (110 m)
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Monday 13 July
32°C
21°C
75 %
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In terms of weather, it was actually reported to be nicer and …
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Wonderful tour through colorful vineyards with a view of the monastery and past the basilica and Johannisberg Castle, including the crosses from the "LICHTreich" exhibition that I'm still missing.
Actually, I wouldn't have hiked …
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First we went on the "Spätlesereiter" - a 6 km long route from Johannisberg Castle and around the castle.
Like all loops, this one was well signposted. A relaxed round with great views - but …
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In 1720, the Prince Abbot of Fulda ordered the entire vineyard to be planted with 200,000 Riesling vines.
Johannisberg is considered the birthplace of the Spätlese (late harvest).
Until the end of the 18th century, permission to begin the grape harvest had to be obtained from the Prince Abbot in Fulda.
When the …
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August 19, 2024
The late harvest is now known as a guarantee of the high quality of the harvest achieved. However, it arose from a mishap: the mounted messenger with the necessary permission to bring in the harvest arrived very late. It was only through this circumstance that the potential of a late harvest was recognized
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