The best MTB trails around Flörsheim

The Hochheim vineyards are world-famous and beautiful - the best known are probably Hochheimer Hölle and Königin-Victoria-Berg. When Riesling from Germany was the most sought-after and expensive wine in the world during the Victorian era (mid to late 19th century) (even ahead of Burgundy and Bordeaux), it was also the latest "craze" in England. Due to the German roots of the English royal family and the connections to Hochheim, "Hochheimer" became synonymous with German Riesling. Since the English pronounced "ch" more like "k", "Hochheimer" quickly became "Hockheimer" and ultimately a short form "the Hock". Hock is still a fixed term in English traditional wine bars today.

Purpose of the conversion: The distinctive three-legged steel tower, built in 2011, forms the interface of two important regional park routes. The immediate surroundings at the foot of the tower are now being fundamentally renovated for around 610,000 euros to make access to the Main river more spectacular and to create a high-quality area for staying and resting. What is being built: The construction measures include a terraced terrain structure and a newly paved square area. Modern relaxation zones with benches, loungers, and cozy wooden platforms are being created. For families, a wooden climbing structure will be integrated as a play offer for children. Green integration and paths: To visually connect the area harmoniously with the adjacent Flößerpark, nine new trees, willow bushes, and meadow areas will be planted. At the same time, new, clear sightlines to the river will be opened up and the path guidance will be made clearer. Schedule: Construction work began in April and the project is scheduled for completion in June.

The tower is no longer closed and invites you to wonderful views again!

The Domäne Mechthildshausen near Wiesbaden-Erbenheim is a historic estate with over 800 years of history, which today presents itself as an award-winning ecological model farm. The property is operated by the Wiesbadener Jugendwerkstatt and serves as an important training center, where disadvantaged young people are qualified in professions related to agriculture, crafts, and gastronomy. The heart of the Domäne is consistent organic farming, which operates according to Bioland guidelines. On the extensive grounds, not only grains and vegetables are grown, but also livestock farming with on-site slaughtering is practiced. The special feature lies in the closed value chain: almost all products are further processed directly on-site in our own manufactories. These include a farm bakery, a pastry shop, a cheese dairy, and a butcher shop. For visitors, the estate is a popular excursion destination, as the listed inner courtyard offers an idyllic atmosphere. In the large farm shop, fresh organic products can be purchased, while various gastronomic offerings – from a simple self-service bistro to an upscale restaurant – invite you to stop by. With its stables, fields, and historic architecture, the Domäne Mechthildshausen combines modern nature conservation and social responsibility with traditional rural life.

Here is a beautiful straw tractor

The observation tower at Mainz-Kostheim harbor is a striking 20-meter-high steel monument that serves as an important experiential point of the RheinMain Regional Park. The three-legged structure, erected in 2011, consciously recalls the industrial history of the site in its aesthetics, particularly the inland navigation cranes and the neighboring cellulose factory. From the platform, visitors are offered a wide panoramic view over the Kostheim lock, the mouth of the Main river, and the silhouette of Mainz and Wiesbaden, all the way to the Taunus mountains. The tower stands at a strategic intersection between the Main Cycle Path and the Regional Park Circular Route, making it a popular stop for cyclists and hikers. The immediate surroundings of the tower are currently being extensively redesigned as part of the "Entrance to the Regional Park" project, in order to further enhance the quality of stay on the banks of the Main river through new resting areas and climbing elements. The ascent via the steel grate steps is free of charge and possible at any time, but requires a certain degree of freedom from vertigo due to the open construction.

Here you can observe beautiful fallow deer up close.

Since 1987, the Wiesbaden Youth Workshop has managed the Mechtildshausen estate. This traditional farm, whose roots reach back to the 12th century, is now run as an educational institution where crafts can be learned from the ground up.