A visit to our friends on the Ahr
What has happened?
The excursion began punctually at 10:30 a.m. at starting point 1 in Kerkrade and starting point 2 in Limbourg. All the keen hikers were at the start, but first they were able to see for themselves on a drive through the summery Eifel that the Eifel is rightly called a nature park. The hiking group approached the starting point in Mayschoß through hills and valleys. There, a delicious lunch menu with a wide selection of regional specialties awaited us on a sun-protected terrace, served by the very friendly staff of Weinhaus Michaelishof. Well rested and refreshed, we were then ready to set off, first along the high trail through the vineyards along the Ahr. On the other side, the Saffenburg castle provided the hikers crossing the vineyards with a glorious view as they climbed the first hills in high spirits and with the opportunity to enjoy a few wine drinks. The vineyards left us in awe of the plump vines, which were lurking in blue and red abundance on the vines. At the high point of the trail, we enjoyed the view of the Ahr, but above all of the Saffenburg castle opposite with its historic past. Hiking guide Kathrin expertly explained the history, soil composition and geological features to the interested hikers. We then headed back towards Michaelishof, where we once again enjoyed a cup of coffee and a slice of the wonderful homemade cake on the sun-protected terrace. The second part of the hike now led around Mayschoß and the local mountain in the middle of Mayschoß. The Red Wine Trail, parts of the routes from the accompanying book published by the Stichting Herzog Limburg Pfad (HLP), remains a natural and cultural experience of the highest order! After completing the hike, we were finally able to stop off at the wine cellar of the winegrowers' cooperative. Dort erwartete uns eine äußerst fachkundige Führung durch den jungen Winzerfachmann Herrn Schopen, der dutzende Fragen der interessierten Weingenießer gerne und sachverständig beantwortete. Dabei verzehrten wir die köstlichen Winzerplatten und ließen die ersten Bilder des Tages vor unseren Augen passieren und miteinander austauschen. Nach ausgedehnter Abendmahlzeit und reichlichem Genuss des Weines stiegen wir in die Busse, die nun in der Dunkelheit über die Autobahn an die Heimatort der eilten. Ein für alle erlebnisreicher, wundervoller und freundlicher Tag, der wieder einmal zeigte, wie schön es ist, wenn sich Menschen über die Grenzen hinweg mit guten Zielen vereinen. Vergessen wir nicht, dass die Initiative zur Gründung des Hertog-Limburg-Pads ausging von den Herren Fritz Sprokel, Jack Buck und Jan Ruyters, deren Memorial Tag wir am 15. Oktober 2023 in Limburg wie jedes Jahr feiern werden.
Announcing the hike
For the first time since the terrible flood disaster, the Hertoglimburgpad Foundation (HLP) would like to start a hike from the Mayschoß winegrowers' cooperative. During the pre-hike, we were able to see for ourselves that our winegrower friends are fully occupied with looking positively into the future. We would like to support this radiance of optimism with our friendship hike on parts of the red wine hiking trail and other beautiful routes around Mayschoß.
The planned 7-8 kilometer circular hike around Mayschoß offers a wonderful view of the Ahr valley and the Saffenburg. It takes us through the vineyards, which are sure to be red and golden by then, and which hopefully hold out the prospect of a luscious Oktoberfest in October. However, the good wine from the winegrowers' cooperative will be available to us before then. At the end of our hike, we will be welcomed by the Leyendecker family, who will open the doors of the wine cellar for us to enjoy various types of good Ahr wine.
At around 7:30 p.m., we will set off for home, filled with wonderful impressions of nature, the tasty ingredients of the snack platter and golden grape juice.
Program
10:30 am: Starting point 1 Kerkrade (NL), Pastoor Wijnenplein (Wooden Church)
10:30 am: Starting point 2 Limbourg (B), Place Saint Georges 36, 4830 Limbourg, Ambassade du Pays de Rode
12:30 p.m.: Arrival at the parking lot at Mayschoss train station, Winzergenossenschaft
13:30 - 14:30: Stop at the restaurant "Bahnsteig 1", Eurodeplatz 1, 53508 Mayschoss
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14:30: Start of the hike: rocky path with a view of Saffenburg Castle
15:30 - 16:15: Coffee break at Weinhaus Michaelishof (food and drink at own expense)
16:15 - 17:30: Circular walk around Mayschoss
17:30 - 19:00: Guided tour of the cellar with wine tasting and snack platter (included in the price)
approx. 19:15: Departure for home
Registration and costs
Participation costs 50 € p. p. (bus costs 25 EUR + cellar tour, wine tasting with snack platter 25 EUR)
Booking of participation in the Mayschoss hike with Felix Gremse: gremse@gmx.net
Registration deadline: September 15, 2023
We ask for a binding transfer of 50 € in advance to the following account:
Stichting Hertoglimburgpad
IBAN: DE 80 3905 0000 1077 1752 20
Sparkasse Aachen
The booking is binding once €50 has been transferred to the above account. The booking must be made by 15.09.23 for it to be considered binding. Cancellation up to and including September 15, 2023 is possible with full refund. From 16.09.23 the costs can no longer be refunded, as bookings for buses and reservations for the cellar tour have been made by the organizers for a fee.
Participation in the entire event (outward journey by minibus, hike and other activities) is at your own risk.