Heuchelheim-Klingen Wine Panorama on the Herrenpfad
Wine-hiking festival with over 100 wines and traditional 'Rebknorzenspieße' (vine-knob skewers) over an open fire in the vineyards
About Wine Panorama Herrenpfad
The Wine Panorama on the Herrenpfad is a wine-hiking festival that leads directly into the vineyards above Heuchelheim-Klingen. On June 20 and 21, 2026, the Heuchelheim vintners will serve more than 100 wines along the Herrenpfad hiking trail – with the Herrenberghütte as the central venue and the vast view of the Rhine plain as the reward.
A Palatinate specialty that characterizes this format are the traditional 'Rebknorzenspieße' – meat skewers grilled over an open fire from old vines, developing an aroma found only in the vineyards. Heuchelheim-Klingen lies on the slope of the Vorderpfalz vineyards between Landau and Bad Bergzabern and is one of the most traditional wine-growing villages in the region.
Wine Hike Instead of Festival Grounds
The Wine Panorama breaks with the classic wine festival choreography: instead of a central festival ground, the event is spread across the Herrenpfad hiking trail and its stations. Visitors walk from winery to winery with a glass and tasting card, sample wines directly in the vineyards, and enjoy the view of the Rhine plain along the way – a format that combines movement, enjoyment, and landscape.
Over 100 Wines from Heuchelheim Vintners
The participating Heuchelheim wineries jointly present more than 100 wines. The spectrum ranges from dry Rieslings to white and Grauburgunder, as well as Spätburgunder, cuvées, rosé, and sparkling wines. Each vintner manages their own station, allowing visitors to experience the diversity of the Heuchelheim wine scene in a concentrated manner.
'Rebknorzenspieße' Over Open Fire
The culinary signature of the Wine Panorama is the 'Rebknorzenspieße'. Grilled over an open fire from old, cleared vines, the meat skewers develop a smoky, slightly sweet aroma that is closely linked to the vineyard in form and content. Palatinate breads, cheese, cold cuts, and cakes are also offered.
Herrenberghütte and Herrenpfad
The Herrenberghütte is the central shelter on the hiking trail and serves as the main venue for the festival. The Herrenpfad itself is a marked wine and hiking trail that leads through the Heuchelheim vineyards, offering a wide view over the Rhine plain, the Vosges, and the nearby Palatinate Forest. If the weather is good, you can see as far as the Black Forest from the hut.
Wine Panorama Herrenpfad — edition 2026
Wine hike instead of festival grounds: Visitors walk from station to station with a glass and card. Free admission, 'Rebknorzenspieße', Palatinate breads, cheese, cakes. The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Programme Wine Panorama Herrenpfad 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Opening of the stations in the morning
- Wine service by Heuchelheim vintners
- 'Rebknorzenspieße' over open fire
- Palatinate breads, cheese, cakes
- View of the Rhine plain, Vosges, Black Forest
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- 'Frühschoppen' (morning pint) from late morning
- Wine service all day
- Festival finale in the evening at the Herrenberghütte
Exact station maps and detailed program will be published on landauland.suedlicheweinstrasse.de.
Highlights Wine Panorama Herrenpfad 2026
- More than 100 wines from Heuchelheim vintners
- Traditional 'Rebknorzenspieße' over open fire
- Wine hike instead of festival grounds
- Vast view from the Herrenberghütte
Prices Wine Panorama Herrenpfad 2026
Practical information — Wine Panorama Herrenpfad
Date 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026, and Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Location
Herrenberghütte and Herrenpfad hiking trail in the vineyards above Heuchelheim-Klingen, 76831 Heuchelheim-Klingen.
Admission
Free admission. Wine and food are paid for directly at the stations (tasting glass available).
Getting There
By car: B 38 to Landau, then country road to Heuchelheim-Klingen. Parking available on the outskirts of town. By train: Landau station, then bus to Heuchelheim-Klingen.
Recommendations
Sturdy footwear and hiking attire – the festival takes place in the vineyards. Sun protection and a water bottle are recommended. Family-friendly, but not suitable for strollers (vineyard paths).
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