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| Schweigen-Rechtenbach | ||
| federal state | Rhineland-Palatinate | |
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| Residents | 1.380 (2019) | |
| height | 217 m | |
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Schweigen-Rechtenbach is a community in Rhineland-Palatinate
background
The community is at the south end of the German Wine Route.
location
- Districts are Schweigen and Rechtenbach
- The district of Schweigen is within walking distance of Wissembourg and, due to favorable market conditions, is suitable for lodging instead of the neighboring French city.
- Schweigen-Rechtenbach is located on the eastern edge of the Palatinate Forest and at the south end of the German Wine Route.
- Neighboring communities are
- In the Palatinate: Schweighofen, Oberotterbach, on the German Wine Route, Bobenthal, in the Palatinate Forest
- In the French department Bas-Rhin: Wissembourg
- next bigger cities are Wissembourg and Landau in the Palatinate, is closest major city Karlsruhe
getting there
By plane
- Strasbourg airport; the travel time over Wissembourg is about 1 1/2 hours.
- Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport; the travel time over Wissembourg (DB) is about 2 1/2 hours
- Frankfurt Airport; the fastest connection is via Bad Bergzabern, from there by train; the journey time is less than 3 hours.
By train
- The nearest train stop is Wissembourg (DB and SNCF)
- The closest ICE stop is Karlsruhe
In the street
- On the tourist route German Wine Route
By bicycle
- On the German Wine Route cycle route (Description of the route, elevation profile and GPS track in Bike tour wiki).
mobility
Map of Schweigen-Rechtenbach
Tourist Attractions
- 1 German Wine Gate
- Grenzkapelle silence
activities
shop
- Wine
- Wine cooperative, sales point at the Weintor: There is a large selection of wines; Sparkling wine and secco as well as spirits and other specialties are also offered. The price of wine is slightly higher than that of individual bottlers.
- Alter Zollberg, Schweigen, Hauptstrasse: red wine, white wine, secco
- Hey, silence, main street: white wines, limited selection, low prices; spirits
- Gnägy, Rechtenbach: white wine, sparkling wine
kitchen
- "Gasthaus am Zollberg": Average price range; Supplements must be ordered separately.
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
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