Ippesheim: Wine, Hiking Trails and History
Accommodation in Ippesheim
Ippesheim combines winegrowing, hiking trails and a special insight into the town’s history. At Bullenheimer Berg in Bullenheim, which belongs to the Markt Ippesheim municipality, lies Middle Franconia’s only grape variety trail. The grape varieties grown there are explained in detail. The trail is a destination in its own right for anyone who wants to learn more about the diversity of grape varieties as well as enjoy a wine tasting.
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Hikes from Ippesheim
The hiking trails start in Ippesheim at Lichtenstein Castle. Depending on your stamina, they take about one to three hours and lead through the fields and vineyards, along the Iff from mill to mill, or up to Frankenberg. The approximate duration also provides a guide for planning your day.
Wine tastings and seasonal opening times
You can sample locally produced wines at local wineries and seasonal taverns. Opening times vary by establishment and season. If you want to plan a wine tasting in advance, please check with the winery concerned. The two possible activities also differ in how they can be planned: the hiking trails have an approximate duration of one to three hours, while wine tastings depend on the seasonal opening times of individual providers.
A glimpse into history at Ippesheim Castle
A reconstruction of the burial of “Ippsi”, together with other finds, can be viewed at Ippesheim Castle. You must contact the municipal office in advance. Include this visit in your plans and contact the municipal office before your visit.
More to discover in the wider Neustadt A.D.Aisch-Bad Windsheim destination
Other towns in the wider Neustadt A.D.Aisch-Bad Windsheim destination offer further insights. At the Franconian Open-Air Museum in Bad Windsheim, a tour takes you through 700 years of everyday Franconian history. The Bauhofstadel is also located there; it was built in 1441–1444. Its late medieval roof structure spans an interior of about 360 square metres without supporting pillars. In Neustadt an der Aisch, the Aischgrund Carp Museum offers insights into the more than 1,250-year tradition of carp farming across ten rooms.
The landscape and cycling also help you get your bearings in the region: Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim district is nestled between the Steigerwald and Frankenhöhe nature parks and is particularly well suited to exploring on foot or by bike. The nearly 100-kilometre-long “vom Main zur Zenn” long-distance cycle route passes through the district and connects Kitzingen with Fürth. The district-wide cycling network also offers themed routes for different abilities, from leisurely rides to more challenging cycling.
For culinary discoveries, Aischgrund mirror carp is a local speciality in Neustadt an der Aisch. It is served from September to April, including crispy fried or poached in broth. The Aischgrund Carp Foodie Weeks, held annually from 1 September to 1 November, take place at selected restaurants in the district; check which establishments are participating before your trip. The Wild Game Weeks are held annually in November and offer game meat prepared in a variety of ways. Find out about the current programme in advance.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Markt Bibart, Münchsteinach, Neustadt An Der Aisch, Uffenheim, Simmershofen, Gutenstetten, Neuhof An Der Zenn, Wilhelmsdorf.
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