Extensive vineyards, blossoming fruit trees, colourful flowers, castles and palaces – that’s the Bergsträßer Blütenweg (Bergstrasse Blossom Trail). From Darmstadt-Eberstadt to Heidelberg-Rohrbach, you’ll explore the Hessian and Baden Mountain Roads. If you feel like a Mediterranean adventure, but Italy seems too far, then you’ve come to the right place – this region is the warmest in Germany. Wide views of the Rhine plain and a mosaic of wonderful natural areas await.

There’s a lot to discover here: castles, palaces, picturesque old towns and educational trails about bees and wine are usually just a stone's throw away. Since you’ll be hiking through a wine region, a tasting at one of the many winemakers is a must.

The trail is well marked throughout, with a yellow B on a white background. In this Collection, I followed the official five-stage division of the route. You’ll find a good range of accommodation along the way, so you can easily adapt the hike to your wishes. Each stage destination has a train station, so you can do the stages as individual day Tours or divide the entire route over several weekends. You can also hike it in the other direction and start in Rohrbach near Heidelberg.

The Bergsträßer Blumenweg is theoretically accessible year round. However, the landscape is dreary in winter, so I’d advise against it. In spring, the many fruit trees and flowers along the path bloom, whilst summer paints the landscapes green. In autumn, the vineyards transform into golden yellow slopes. This adventure is suitable for inexperienced long-distance hikers and average fitness is sufficient.

Grab your backpack and enjoy the Mediterranean feeling on the Hessian and Baden Mountain Roads. Have fun hiking!