Motorcycle adventure: Red Rider Burgenland on the route to Jeruzalem!

Motorcycle adventure: Red Rider Burgenland on the route to Jeruzalem!

On Saturday, May 20, 2025, the "Red Rider Burgenland" organized its spring exit, which led the participants on a picturesque motorcycle tour to Jeruzalem in Slovenia. The starting point of the tour was the village meeting in Weingraben, where Mayor Thomas Stoiber and other prominent members of the community, including Josef Woschitz, Michael Heissenberger, Josef Laschitz and Sepp Breitfellner, are also found.

The program started with a breakfast of the SPÖ together before the motorcycles started on the approximately 320 km route over the Südburgenland. The route led through gently hilly landscapes with terrace -shaped vineyards and winding streets that are typical of the region.

insights in Jeruzalem

Jeruzalem, known as "Slovenian Tuscany", is about 60 kilometers east of Maribor and not far from the Croatian border. The place has a long story that goes back to the 12th century when crusaders raced there and enjoyed the local wine. The Prlekija region, in which Jeruzalem is located, is famous for its wine -growing regions, which are among the five best white wine areas in the world. Around 90% of the acreage are intended for white wines, and about 80% of the wines are consumed directly in the country.

In Jeruzalem, the local vinotheque offers an impressive selection of wines, including 130 different varieties of 30 winegrowers. Guided wine tastings and the sale of regional specialties are also part of the offer. The historical manor in the region links culinary delights with traditional Slovenian cuisine and wine culture.

cultural highlights and leisure opportunities

The picturesque environment of Jeruzalem is not only interesting for wine lovers. Hiking and bike paths run through the landscape, including nature reserves. In addition, the pilgrimage church for painful Our Lady from the 17th century is a popular destination for visitors nearby. The traditional pottery in Ljutomer offers workshops for ceramic lovers, while the Žuman family offers baking workshops for regional specialties such as the Prieška Gibanica.

The Vinothek and the associated tourism information center (TIC) in the village are open daily from April to November, while they are accessible on weekends from December to March in the winter months. VR glasses are even available for a comprehensive exploration of the region.

The spring trip of the "Red Rider Burgenland" not only offered the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and the exquisite wines of the region, but also up close insights into the culture and traditions that make Jeruzalem a unique travel destination. Further information on tourist destinations in Slovenia are available on the official Slovenia Tourism website.

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