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7 Siebeldingen
Rhineland-Palatinate; 76833
The village of Siebeldingen lies on
the Queich river, which once formed
France’s northeast military frontier.
Among the village’s wine growers,
the Ökonomierat Rebholz (open
Mon–Fri; http://www.oekonomierat-rebholz.de)
is the most distinguished, producing
Grosses Gewächs wines – the German
equivalent of the French premier cru.
ª Follow the Deutsche Weinstrasse
beyond Frankweiler and continue via
Burrweiler to Hainfeld. Watch out for
the sharp left turn in Hainfeld. Villa
Ludwigshöhe is west of Edenkoben
along Villastrasse.8 Edenkoben
Rhineland-Palatinate; 67480
Edenkoben was Bavarian territory
from 1816 until 1945. On the outskirts
of the town, Bavarian King Ludwig I
built his residence, Villa Ludwigshöhe^
(Jan–Nov: closed Mon), which was
designed by Friedrich Wilhelm von
Gärtner in the style of a Roman villa.
It was built between 1846 and 1852WHERE TO STAYEDENKOBEN
Alte Feuerwache moderate
Simple but comfortable en suite
rooms in a charming, refurbished hotel-
restaurant on Edenkoben’s main square.
Ludwigsplatz 23, 67480; 06323 94 99 80;
http://www.alte-feuerwache-edenkoben.deMAIKAMMER
Gasthaus zum Winzer moderate
This hotel, in a Baroque former Weingut
(winery), has five non-smoking,
Mediterranean-style double rooms
with hypoallergenic furnishings. It also
has an excellent restaurant and free
wireless Internet access.
Weinstrasse Süd 8, 67487; 06321 54 10;
http://www.gasthaus-zum-winzer.deST. MARTIN
St. Martiner Castell inexpensive
An attractive hotel-cum-restaurant
situated in the old part of St. Martin
with single, double, or three-bedded
rooms, all with en suite baths and
some with balconies.
Maikammerer Strasse 2, 67487; 06323
95 10; http://www.hotelcastell.de; closed late
Jan–late FebGIMMELDINGEN
Weingut Mugler moderate
The Weingut Mugler has two stylish,
modern guest rooms. Diners can
sample Mugler’s wines along with
the regional fare at their Kutscherhaus
restau rant across the street.
Peter-Koch-Strasse 50, 67435; 06321
660 62; http://www.weingut-mugler.deDEIDESHEIM
Deidesheimer Hof expensive
Dating from the 18th century, this
inn is set in one of the Weinstrasse’s
most chic villages. The rooms and
spacious suites are comfortable
and tastefully furnished.
Am Marktplatz, 67146; 06326 968 70;
http://www.deidesheimerhof.deLeft Deidesheim town center Right
Vineyards around Villa Ludwigshöhe,
Edenkoben Below Ruins of Wachtenburg in
the town of Wachenheim9 Maikammer
Rhineland-Palatinate; 67487
With seemingly every second building
a Weingut (winery), Maikammer is a
Weinstrasse village par excellence.
Grandiose 19th-cen tury premises line
the route from the village to its railway
station; one of the finest buildings is
home to Weingut August Ziegler
(open Mon–Sat; http://www.august-ziegler.de),
which has thrice been declared
German Winemaker of the Year.
Alongside Riesling and Pinot Noir, the
estate also produces varieties of wine
quite unusual for Germany, including
Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc.
ª St. Martin is marked from
Maikammer along the side road.BACK ROADS GERMANY
Where to Stay: inexpensive, under €70; moderate, €70–€150; expensive, over €150on an idyllic site between woods
and vine yards and contains a gallery
devoted to the German Impressionist
painter Max Slevogt. It is also the
venue for cham ber music concerts
(www.villamusica.de).
ª From the villa, return to Deutsche
Weinstrasse, continuing north
through Edenkoben to Maikammer.VISITING NEUSTADT AN DER
WEINSTRASSEParking
The parking lot in the Hetzelgalerie
shopping center is convenient for
reaching the tourist information office.
Tourist Information
Hetzelplatz 1, 67433; 06321 926 80;
http://www.neustadt.eu; Apr–Oct: open
Mon–Sat; Nov–Mar: open Mon–Fri