Location and surroundings
The Rider’s Path is a vineyard site in Königsbach an der Weinstraße, a district of Neustadt an der Weinstraße. The town places it among the vineyard sites of Königsbach.
Climate and terrain
Königsbach lies in the lee of Weinbiet and Stabenberg. The area records an average of around 500 millimetres of rainfall per year and more than 1,800 hours of sunshine. The site rises after a short incline and continues on a plateau.
Soil
Buntsandstein has been documented for the Königsbach Rider’s Path, which is criss-crossed by limestone veins.
Grape varieties and wine styles
Riesling and Gewürztraminer are attested for the Rider’s Path. Documented single-site wines include a dry Riesling as well as a Gewürztraminer Spätlese developed in a sweet style.
