Freinsheim Iron Gate – Historic Old Town of Freinsheim loop from Freinsheim

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Freinsheim Iron Gate – Historic Old Town of Freinsheim loop from Freinsheim

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Freinsheim Iron Gate – Historic Old Town of Freinsheim loop from Freinsheim

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7.15km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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356 m

Iron Gate, Freinsheim

Highlight • Historical Site

The Iron Gate's inner gate was a special security mechanism in case the enemy had already entered through the mighty, outer gate. Then they threw stones or shot at him from above (from a bay window).
"In a stone niche [on the inside] a headless statue of Peter has found its place. In the case of the people of Freinsheim, on the other hand, the story of an innocently decapitated woman, the 'headless virgin', persists."
Source (partially quoted verbatim): tourenplaner-rheinland-pfalz.de/de/punkt/historische-staette/freinsheim-inneres-tor/7450618

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424 m

Freinsheim Iron Gate

Highlight • Monument

Out of the ordinary. Great. Before that there is a great little café.

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537 m

Historic Old Town of Freinsheim

Highlight • Historical Site

Freinsheim enchants with its beautiful old town, which invites you to stroll and linger. Everywhere there are cozy restaurants and wine taverns, some in idyllic backyards, where you can stop off well and taste a regional Riesling, for example.

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762 m

Haintor Tower, Freinsheim

Highlight • Historical Site

At the beginning of the 19th century, the Haintor was one of the only two possible ways to get into or out of the city. The 15 meter high, rectangular gate tower stands defiantly in front of us. The originally taller tower lost its top floor in 1689, the dilapidated Vorwerk demolished the community in 1818/19. The members of the Freinsheim trade association renovated and restored the Haintor with great dedication, professionalism and care. (Source: City of Freinsheim)

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1.62 km

Cemetery Tower in Palatinate

Highlight • Monument

Directly on the wine hiking trail you will find the cemetery with a striking tower

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4.33 km

Oschelskopf Sculpture and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the lookout Oschelskopf you have a great view of Freinsheim and the Haardtrand. The large stone sculpture with inscription embodies the vineyard "Freinsheimer Oschelskopf". Standing between the vines, the viewpoint is a popular destination.

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5.09 km

View of Herxheim am Berg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a super nice view

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5.54 km

Villa Vigna

Highlight • Structure

Very beautifully located winery, with guest house, holiday apartments and also an insider tip as a wedding location.

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7.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

3.32 km

252 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

November 7, 2024,Von Freinsheim nach Äußeres Eisentor (Wormser Tor)

Nice walk. When the weather is nice, there are lovely views of the vineyards and the Haardt. Can be done with a stroller.

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September 23, 2023,🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏼‍♂️KULINARISCHE WEINWANDERUNG FREINSHEIM 🍇🍷🍇🍷

Nice afternoon with good friends. It's always bad in Fränsem.

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September 23, 2023,🌟 Kulinarische Weinwanderung Freinsheim

The culinary wine hike takes place once a year in Freinsheim (Palatinate). Around 20 stands from local winemakers offer delicious food and their fine wines. You walk on nice paths with always great views from one stand to the other 🥳🍷🥂. However, you have to be prepared for the fact that when the weather is good, it's packed and you …

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