Wine Hike Vineyards Southern Moselle Palzem

The Southern Moselle as the Home of Elbling

The southern Moselle between Konz and the Luxembourg border is a wine landscape little known in Germany. Here, Riesling does not dominate, but rather Elbling — a very old grape variety, already cultivated by the Romans, which still shapes the profile of the Obermosel today. The guided wine hikes in 2026 will take participants on an exploration tour through this special wine-growing area between Palzem and Wincheringen — a region that forms a bridge to Luxembourg culturally, geographically, and enologically.

Two Dates, Two Moods

The two dates in June and August capture different phases. The June 27 date leads through the high summer phase with full vegetation, blooming vineyards, and the typical freshness of the Obermosel. The August 15 date shows the slopes just before ripeness — the grapes are already well-developed, and the harvest will take place in the following weeks. Both dates start at 11 a.m. and are designed as guided half-day tours.

Elbling and More

The focus of the tasting is on Elbling wines: light, crisp, fresh wines with low alcohol content, which were historically often used for sparkling wine. In addition, the participating vintners also present Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, and Rivaner, which complement the modern range of varieties in the Obermosel. The tastings at the stations convey not only the taste but also the history and style of this special wine region.

Experience the Saar-Obermosel Region

Palzem and Wincheringen are located in the Trier-Saarburg district and belong to the Saar-Obermosel tourism region. The region combines rolling vineyards with views of the Luxembourgish Moselle side, small villages, and a characteristic German-Luxembourgish cultural landscape. The Saar-Obermosel Tourist Information coordinates registration and provides information about the region's overall event program.