Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 2
146 mi1 mi
German Heritage Wine Country of Hermann
Venture from historic St. Charles to the charming riverside town of German Hermann today as you continue on your drive to Columbia. With a fully charged car battery, you're ready to get out on the famous Katy Trail, the longest trail in the USA.
Later, you'll make your way to Hermann, driving through the gorgeous countryside. This quaint town was populated by the early German settlers in the 1700s. Today their influence is still present as the area is known for the wonderful wineries scattered throughout the hillsides.
Enjoy your day sampling wine and walking around historic Hermann.
Later, you'll make your way to Hermann, driving through the gorgeous countryside. This quaint town was populated by the early German settlers in the 1700s. Today their influence is still present as the area is known for the wonderful wineries scattered throughout the hillsides.
Enjoy your day sampling wine and walking around historic Hermann.
37 mi
1 hr
10:002 hrs
The historic Katy Trail. Have you heard of it?
The Katy Trail, a state park in Missouri, is the USA's longest recreational rail trail. With more than 240 miles, most of it along the northern edge of the Missouri River, the trail closely follows the path of the former railroad which ran from Missouri to Kansas, ending in Texas.
The Katy Trail is accessed throughout many points in Missouri, the Marthasville Trail Head here is one of the prettiest and most accessible. Enjoy the scenic walk along this historic trail as you discover rural Missouri.
After your walk, you can grab a snack at one of the food trucks which often park near the car lot, or you can wait until your next stop at the Kuenzel Valley Winery where you can enjoy a pizza with your wine.
If you wish to eat before visiting the winery, there are also other options including a few other cafés near the trailhead like Philly's Pizza and Cori's Twin Gables.
The Katy Trail, a state park in Missouri, is the USA's longest recreational rail trail. With more than 240 miles, most of it along the northern edge of the Missouri River, the trail closely follows the path of the former railroad which ran from Missouri to Kansas, ending in Texas.
The Katy Trail is accessed throughout many points in Missouri, the Marthasville Trail Head here is one of the prettiest and most accessible. Enjoy the scenic walk along this historic trail as you discover rural Missouri.
After your walk, you can grab a snack at one of the food trucks which often park near the car lot, or you can wait until your next stop at the Kuenzel Valley Winery where you can enjoy a pizza with your wine.
If you wish to eat before visiting the winery, there are also other options including a few other cafés near the trailhead like Philly's Pizza and Cori's Twin Gables.
29 mi
40 min
12:4545 min
This small family-friendly winery is located out of town from busy Hermann and offers the visitor a more intimate experience.
If you happen to be passing through this area on weekends between April and October, you're in luck as they will be open, giving you the chance to stop by their tasting room.
Discover and sip a Norton wine while you enjoy a local pizza under the country gazebo as you chat with the friendly owners, Tony and Renee.
Phone +15732372034
Opening Hours April – October Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
Kuenzel Valley Winery
If you're driving this way in the off-season or during the week, enjoy the stunning scenery as you continue towards Hermann.
If you happen to be passing through this area on weekends between April and October, you're in luck as they will be open, giving you the chance to stop by their tasting room.
Discover and sip a Norton wine while you enjoy a local pizza under the country gazebo as you chat with the friendly owners, Tony and Renee.
Phone +15732372034
Opening Hours April – October Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
Kuenzel Valley Winery
If you're driving this way in the off-season or during the week, enjoy the stunning scenery as you continue towards Hermann.
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