Hiking buses in the Palatinate: Discover nature sustainably and conveniently!

Hiking buses in the Palatinate: Discover nature sustainably and conveniently!

The southern wine road in the Palatinate is increasingly gaining popularity as a hiking destination. According to the 2024 hiking monitor, the region is one of the most sought -after hiking areas in Germany with 6.5 % of the votes. Last but not least, these developments are thanks to the growing interest in sustainable tourism. This is also confirmed by the survey, which was carried out by the Institute for Tourism and Regional Research (IFTR) at the University of Applied Sciences "Ostfalia" and the path preferences and the willingness of hikers to use public transport.

The region has positioned itself as a sustainable tourism destination. According to Treffpunkt-pfalz.de , 62 % of hikers opt for public transport. The hiking and leisure buses, which run on weekends and public holidays from May to October, offer a relaxed opportunity to reach the region's most beautiful hiking destinations. The bus lines start at various train stations and bring hikers to popular starting points.

hiking buses on the southern Weinstraße

The various hiking bus lines serve some of the best known places in the Palatinate:

• Kalmitexpress (line 503): Connection from Neustadt to Kalmit.
• Line 506: Connection from Edenkoben to the Weyher and Rhodt.
• Trifelsbus (line 527): Connection to the Reichsburg Trifels.
• line 521: Connection to Forsthaus Taubensuhl in the Palatinate Forest.
• line 531: Connection from Landau to the small Kalmit, Landeck Castle and Wild and hiking park Silz.

An additional offer is the VRN flexline, which enables a booking via app. With 61 virtual stops in Maikammer and electric vehicles on request, flexible mobility is guaranteed.

hiking monitor 2024 and the Pfalzcard

The guest survey on the wanderlust shows that there is a opportunities for opportunities for public transport. Thanks to the Pfalzcard, which allows owners to use public transport free of charge, environmentally friendly arrival options are further funded. The commitment to sustainable mobility in the region could also serve as a model for other destinations and shows how hiking tourism and public transport can be harmoniously connected.

Wanderer who want to experience the variety of Palatinate can find detailed information about the hiking buses and other offers at Suedlicheweinstrasse.de .

With an increasing number of sustainable travel options and a clear focus on the protection of the environment, the Palatinate sets standards in the area of ​​green tourism. In view of the developments and continuous demand, further initiatives and offers from the region could follow that make hiking even more pleasant in nature.