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Wine tour to the Schenkenberg Valley as a guided walk

About this activity

Vines have been cultivated in the Schenkenberg Valley since Roman times. Discover the beautiful wine region and taste local wines directly in the vineyard.
  • Hours

    3

  • Price from

    25 CHF

  • City

    Schinznach Dorf

  • Booking Information

    Currently unavailable for booking

Description

The Jurapark Aargau has not only natural landscapes, but has been actively used by man for centuries. This includes, among other things, the wine-growing area of Schenkenbergertal. In this vineyard area, vines have been cultivated since Roman times. To this day, noble wines are still produced here from the sunny vineyards.
On this hike through the vineyard you will be introduced to the exciting history of the vineyard. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will be happy to answer all your questions. During the walk you will also learn a lot of exciting facts about viticulture, grape varieties and local biodiversity.
But of course you will not only hear about the wines, you can also taste them directly. You do this directly in the vineyard and taste the subtle differences between the different varieties.

Practical Information:

  • Hiking distance: 6 km (+205 hm / -205 hm)
  • pure hiking time: 1:40 hrs.
  • excursion can be well attended by people with visual, hearing or mental impairment
  • The hike is also passable with the all-terrain wheelchair "JST Mountain Drive
  • There are few parking spaces available. Therefore, it is requested to arrive by public transport.
Meeting point
Bus stop Schinznach village, Oberdorf, 5107 Schinznach

Highlights

  • Visit the beautiful wine growing area in the Schenkenberg Valley
  • Learn many exciting things about viticulture, grape varieties and local biodiversity
  • Let yourself be introduced to the history of the valley, where vines have been cultivated since Roman times
  • Taste local wines directly in the vineyard
  • Accompaniment by experienced landscape guide, who will answer all your questions

Important information

  • Take along: Weather appropriate clothing, good shoes, sun/rain protection

Includes

  • Guided hike through the Schenkenberg Valley
  • Tasting of local wines (for adults only)

Rights holder of the photos shown

  • Jurapark Aargau
  • Eva Frei
  • Marion Christine

Meeting point

Bus stop Schinznach village, Oberdorf, 5107 Schinznach
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