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Soon after the start at the Zentralgasthof, the first opportunities to savour wine are offered at the historic "Peterkeller" winery. Its history dates back to the 17th century, making it a good starting point for the wine tour. Pass the nearby Ratsweinberg vineyard, where vines were planted more than 700 years ago, and the "Royal Vineyard" around Sachsenplatz, which today is mainly planted with the Ruländer, Pinot Blanc, Müller-Thurgau and Traminer grape varieties.
Close to the winemaker
But enough of the theory - the practice needs to be cycled. On the Wine Experience Tour, this ideally means a duet of landscape and grape juice. The route leads from Weinböhla via Niederau, Meißen and Sörnewitz back to the starting point. Part of the route leads along the Elbe cycle path directly alongside the river, which is a real feast for the eyes, especially with a view of the porcelain town of Meissen.
But the real star of this short cycle tour is the wine, which is more diverse than almost anywhere else. Although the Elbe Valley around Dresden is one of the smallest wine-growing regions in Germany, the number of wineries is enormous. Many winegrowers only cultivate their fine wines as a sideline - and compensate for the small area under cultivation with all the more passion. As a result, wine cyclists often get to talk to the winemakers in person, sample a glass and then cycle on with a recommendation for the next stop. The route leads past the rows of vines on the Gellertberg and in Oberau past the picturesque moated castle, which is being preserved by a dedicated association.
Always nice and relaxed
A "voluntary compulsory stop" in Meissen is the "WeinErlebnisWelt" (Wine Experience World) of the winegrowers' cooperative. Not only is the wine presented here in a chic ambience, but also the history and stories surrounding the traditional wine region. Particularly entertaining: the legends surrounding Bishop Benno, who is considered the founder of viticulture in the region.
Before the last stage, the route rolls past the "Proschwitzer Katzensprung" downhill into the river valley. In addition to the aforementioned Meissen silhouette, there are a few wineries here that are well worth a stop.
For example, the "Vincenz Richter" estate with its modern vinotheque on the Kapitelberg. The small wine village of Sörnewitz is not far from there, but there are still a few things to try and taste along the way, for example at the Steffen Schabehorn, Schuh or Henke wineries. Each has its own charm and the wines their own special flavour. And because it is so tempting, a number of winegrowers also offer guest rooms. So the "hour tour" can even end up being a weekend getaway. If those aren't great prospects ...
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Elbland - Wine Experience Tour
Discover various wineries
Length of the round trip: 26 km
Route: Weinböhla - Oberau - Meißen - Sörnewitz - Weinböhla
Worth seeing
- Central inn Weinböhla
- historic Ratsweinberg winery
Winery "Im Waldacker
- the Oberau moated castle
- Meißen Winegrowers' Co-operative
- Vincenz Richter Winery
- Mariaberg Winery
- Ricco Hänsch Winery
- Wineries Schabehorn
- Winery Schuh
- Henke Winery
- Wine tavern "Zum Winzerschoppen"
- Nassau landscape conservation area
Stop off on the way
Stop off at wineries and cosy wine taverns along the route and taste the Saxon wines.
More information at www.dresden-elbland.de/weinwandern
Active & Vital
- Radisson Blu Parkhotel Dresden-Radebeul with 1,000 m 2 large wellness area, also available for day guests
- Dorint Parkhotel Meißen with new VEDUTA SPA area, also available for day guests
- RosenSpa in the Kerstinghaus Meißen residence; relaxation, beauty and massage treatments
Further route suggestions
Further information can be found at www.dresden-elbland.de/radtouren, www.dresden-elbland.de/wandertouren
Further information
Tourismusverband Elbland Dresden e. V.
Dresdner Straße 7, 01662 Meißen
Telephone +49 (0)3521 76350
info@elbland.de
www.dresden-elbland.de
www.sachsen-tourismus.de/reisethemen/aktiv/radfahren/details/tour/Weinerlebnis-Tour
