Becherbach: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Becherbach lies between forests, meadows, and fields; the surrounding landscape is suitable for quiet walks.

History and Architectural Heritage

Finds from the Neolithic period point to very early settlement in the wider area around Becherbach. Two cuboid votive stones on the Rossberg have been identified as evidence of Roman settlement. A Roman gravestone was found in the village church; at the same time, the church and its bell tower are described as places to visit in Becherbach. Roman gravestones are also recorded as evidence of Roman settlement in and around Becherbach.

The Protestant church in Becherbach is listed as a Neoclassical hall church and was built from 1791 to 1793 by the architect Friedrich Gerhard Wahl. A limestone quarry began operations on the southern slopes of Becherbach in 1799. The L-shaped farmstead at Oberdorf 104 dates from the first half of the 19th century. A four-god stone was found in the cemetery in Gangloff.

Cycling Tours and Surroundings

The regional cycling tour “From Meisenheim into the Old World” approaches Becherbach from Ginsweiler via an initial climb. At the edge of the village, the route follows Ritschlei Road; the climb offers a view. The tour is classified as difficult and covers 48.9 kilometers and 629 meters of elevation gain. The landscape in and around Becherbach is described as suitable for extended cycling tours.

Near Becherbach, Meisenheim offers a historic old town, a partially preserved town wall, and a fortified tower. A large millstone from an old mill is described as a point of interest in Becherbach. Those who walk through Becherbach past old walls can explore the village in this way.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Becherbach can then continue their accommodation search.

To the higher-level travel overview: Meisenheim.