Ilbesheim Kalmitfest (along the Affenschaukel)

6 Wineries along the Affenschaukel

The format focuses on six Ilbesheim vintners, each managing a station along the Affenschaukel vineyard path. This limited number makes the festival manageable and intimate – visitors can take their time, chat with the vintners, and taste their wines in peace. Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, cuvées, and sparkling wines are on the menu.

The Kleine Kalmit as a Scenic Backdrop

The Kleine Kalmit (271 m) is a prominent elevation in the Southern Palatinate wine-growing region, southwest of Landau. From the summit and the surrounding slopes, one has a far-reaching view over the Rhine plain, the Vosges mountains, and – in clear weather – the Black Forest. The Affenschaukel vineyard path runs along the slope of the Kalmit and combines steep vineyards with the expansive view.

Wine Hike Instead of Festival Grounds

The Kalmitfest is not a classic wine festival with a central festival site, but a wine-hiking festival along a marked path. Visitors start at the edge of Ilbesheim, walk along the vineyard path, taste at the six stations, and return to the starting point at the end of the path. The format combines enjoyment, exercise, and a landscape experience.

Palatinate Specialties and Atmosphere

At the stations, the vintners serve small Palatinate dishes: Flammkuchen, bruschetta, cheese and sausage platters, pretzels. The atmosphere is summery and relaxed, with a predominantly wine-loving audience. Those lucky with the weather can experience the sunset over the Rhine plain with a glass of Riesling in hand.