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During the 13th culinary hike Saturday and Sunday, hikers can stop at 18 locations and taste food and wine specialties.
Erpolzheim, a wine growing community in the county of Bad Dürkheim, will sponsor its 13th culinary hike around fruit, asparagus and wine Saturday and Sunday.
The 6.5-kilometer hiking route will lead through blooming groves, green vineyards and asparagus fields. Asparagus, considered the “royal vegetable,” will be the focus of local caterers. Eighteen food and beverage stations will be set up along the route and will open at 11 a.m. on both days. Hikers will be able to taste various dishes made with asparagus, such as spaghetti with green asparagus and shrimp, asparagus wraps, pancakes with asparagus and grandma’s asparagus salad. Local vintners will serve wines to go with the food specialties.
The local wine princess and organizers will offer a quiz under the motto, “Wine and wine growing in the Bible — in vino veritas.” Prizes include gift certificates and wine packages.
Live musical entertainment will be offered in different locations. One local asparagus farmer will offer tips and give hikers the opportunity to cut their own asparagus. The soil and mild climate support the growing of fruit, vegetables and wines in this area.
Event participants using the train to get to Erpolzheim can start their hike right there and follow the orange logo. Parking lots are available at the edge of town and near the route. The hike can begin at any point on the loop road.
Erpolzheim is located south of Grünstadt, near the German Wine Route.
For more information and a map, visit www.freinsheim.de.
