Experience the Southern Wine Route – nature, wine & culture around St. Martin
The region around St. Martin on the Southern Wine Route is one of the most popular holiday areas in the Palatinate.
Nestled between vineyards, the Palatinate Forest and idyllic villages, you'll discover nature, wine, culture and countless excursion opportunities – ideal for hiking, cycling and enjoying the scenery.
Our guesthouse is located right in the middle – perfect for enjoying nature, culinary delights and the Palatinate joie de vivre to the fullest.
Wine & Wine Culture –
the heart of the Palatinate
The Southern Wine Route is one of the most important wine-growing regions in Germany.
At the surrounding wineries you can try:
aromatic Rieslings
fruity Burgundies
strong red wines
seasonal specialties
The mild, almost Mediterranean climate provides optimal conditions. Wine here isn't just for the glass –
It shapes the landscape, people, culture, and festivals.
-Palatinate wine region-
Active outings – Hiking & discovering nature
walks
Discover the Palatinate in a relaxed way: Easily walkable paths lead through vineyards, alleys and gentle landscapes – ideal for a peaceful start to the day.
sport
For ambitious hikers: Demanding climbs, longer distances and real challenges – with rewarding views as a reward.
Hike
Pure panorama: Our surroundings offer routes with breathtaking views of vineyards, castles, and valleys. Perfect for those who want to see more.
Nature experiences
Exploring the outdoors together: Varied paths, shady forest trails and small moments of discovery make the Palatinate nature a family adventure.
The Palatinate Forest begins just a few minutes from the guesthouse. It is the largest contiguous forest area in Germany and ideal for:
Everywhere you look, you'll find sweeping views, huts, rocks, and romantic spots.
-Hiking Southern Wine Route-
Popular tours in the area:
Kalmit
Highest mountain in the Palatinate: 673m
Above Maikammer.
Reachable in about 1.5 hours on foot.
Wine trail
Almond height
Themed trail about grape varieties/winegrowing.
Above St. Martin.
Beautiful view of the Rhine plain.
Palatinate
Weinsteig
Starting point near St. Martin.
Daily stages with plenty of nature.
Hike through forests / castles.
Flatly
St. Martin
Easy to medium difficulty.
A varied circular route through vineyards, forest & village center.
Opportunity to stop for refreshments in St. Martin.
Cycling in the Southern Palatinate – Pleasure & Adventure
Highlight routes:
Round trip St. Martin – Rhodt – Edenkoben
Palatinate Almond Trail
Tour through the wine villages of the Southern Wine Route
Simply start, enjoy, and fall into bed relaxed in the evening at the Grüner Baum guesthouse.
-Cycling in the Southern Palatinate-
Whether you prefer a touring bike, mountain bike, or e-bike, the region around St. Martin offers ideal conditions for every type of cycling tour. Well-maintained cycle paths lead through sunny vineyards, while relaxed routes are perfect for families. More athletic cyclists will find challenging trails in the Palatinate Forest, and numerous places to stop for refreshments along the way invite you to take a relaxing break.
Top excursion destinations around
St. Martin (Palatinate)
Discover the most beautiful places in just a few minutes' drive
12 min
Hambach Castle -
Cradle of German democracy
30 min
Trifels Castle
impressive castle complex
12 min
Neustadt an der Weinstraße
historic old town & wine center
30 min
Hauenstein-
Shoe mile
5 min
Edenkoben-
Wine, alleyways, gastronomy
40 min
Wissembourg-
French historic old town
7 min
Rhodt and Rietburg-
famous Theresienstrasse
30 min
Speyer
Imperial cathedral, old town, Rhine promenade
25 min
German Wine Gate
Gateway to the Southern Wine Route
15 min
Landau-
Zoo, shopping city, beautiful city center