Palatinate tour to Bad Dürkheim and Rietburg Castle from Heidelberg

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.