Palatinate tour to Bad Dürkheim and Rietburg Castle from Heidelberg
Attractions & guided tours

Palatinate tour to Bad Dürkheim and Rietburg Castle from Heidelberg

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$185.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll see the Dürkheim Giant Barrel and learn about this unusual wine monument
  • The Southern Wine Route reveals vineyard scenery and wine villages en route
  • You can ride the historic Rietburgbahn chairlift up to the ruins of Rietburg Castle
  • A terrace near Rietburg Castle offers panoramic views across the Rhine Plain
What to expect

Your journey begins in Bad Dürkheim with a visit to the town's saltworks. Take a short walk alongside the graduation tower, where you can breathe in the salty air and learn why this landmark is known as the 'Balcony of the Palatinate'. Nearby, you'll see the Dürkheim Giant Barrel and hear the story behind this unusual wine monument, which houses a restaurant inside.

Next, you'll leave the town behind and travel along the Southern Wine Route, passing rolling vineyards and wine villages on the way to Edenkoben. Near Villa Ludwigshöhe, you'll switch to the historic Rietburgbahn chairlift for a gentle ride up to the ruins of Rietburg Castle. If you wish, you can sample local specialities at the traditional hilltop restaurant. From the spacious terrace, you'll enjoy wide-ranging views across the Rhine Plain before relaxing on the return journey.

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What's included
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What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Dürkheimer Riesenfass, Sankt-Michaels-Allee 1, 67098 Bad Dürkheim, Germany

Meeting point:
Meet your guide in front of the Giant Barrel in Bad Dürkheim. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments or serious health conditions
  • You'll need a good level of physical fitness and sure footing

Not allowed:

  • Children under 12 years old
  • Pets
  • Large pieces of luggage

Know in advance:

  • This is a small-group experience with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 participants
  • Minors can only participate when accompanied by an adult
  • The experience takes place in all weather conditions
  • This tour is led by a bilingual guide

Remember to bring:

  • Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear
  • Sun and rain protection
  • Any necessary medication
  • Drinks
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Provider
Little Big Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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