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German Wine Gate – Schweigen-Rechtenbach Hauptstraße 24 (bei) 006 2017 08 04📷 Friedrich Haag, CC BY-SA 4.0

German Wine Gate

Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Germany

History

The monumental gate marking the southern end of the German Wine Route, a few steps from the French border. Local growers pour their wines on the terrace.

Nearest town
Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
49.0467, 7.9564

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Naturcampingplatz am BerwartsteinCampsite
    9 km from German Wine Gate
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Naturfreundehaus BethofCampsite
    9 km from German Wine Gate · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobil Stellplatz Dierbach Weingut GeigerMotorhome stopover
    9 km from German Wine Gate · 30 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stellplatz Weingut MühlhäuserMotorhome stopover
    10 km from German Wine Gate · 7 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stellplatz KlingenbachhalleMotorhome stopover
    11 km from German Wine Gate · 6 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Air Camping-Car Soultz sous ForêtsMotorhome stopover
    13 km from German Wine Gate · 4 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is German Wine Gate?

German Wine Gate is in Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Germany, at GPS 49.0467, 7.9564. It is about 10 km from Erlenbach bei Dahn.

Can you camp near German Wine Gate?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parking Pépinière, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 86 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass German Wine Gate?

German Wine Gate is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: German Wine Route through the Palatinate.

What is there to see near German Wine Gate?

Places worth a stop nearby: Villa Ludwigshöhe (28 km), Hambach Castle (34 km), Speyer Cathedral (46 km) and Dürkheim Giant Cask (49 km).

When is the best time to visit German Wine Gate?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)