Wine Hike: Saale-Unstrut to Bad Kösen

A day-trip from Berlin to one of Germany's best wine regions, Saale-Unstrut, in Saxon-Anhalt. Hike along the river to the historic town of Saale-Unstrut, visiting several wineries along the way.

Hike Distance: 15km
Difficulty: Intermediate
WHY GO?

Walk along the Saale river, passing through the villages, vineyards, traditional stone wine huts, and numerous Straußwirtschaften (seasonal wine taverns) where you can stop for a glass of Müller-Thurgau or Silvaner.

Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you'll find an atmosphere here that is rarely seen these days. The landscape along the Saale River is characterized by vineyards with steep terraces, centuries-old dry stone walls, and romantic vineyard cottages. A unique Mediterranean flora and fauna offer many surprises.

The hike also includes the medieval German town of Naumberg - Friedrich Nietzsche - and its UNESCO Heritage Cathedral, the Blütengrund, where the Saale and Unstrut rivers meet, and the serene, salt-aired spa town Bad Kösen.

Tour Guide
The tour will be led by travel author and guide Dan Cole, authoer of the leading hiking guide Weinwandern Deutschland. Dan has also worked previously for Lonely Planet, Easyjet Magazine, and Lufthansa, and has several published travel guides about Berlin and beyond.

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Host or Publisher Daniel Cole, Beer Hiking Berlin