Engelsfelsen

single vineyard in the municipality of Bühlertal (Ortenau area) in the German wine-growing region of Baden. The name is derived from an angel-shaped rock. The vineyards, which face west to predominantly south-east, cover 54 hectares of vines on granite soils with a small proportion of loess. With slopes of up to 75°, the site is one of the steepest vineyards in Europe and must therefore be worked manually. It is characterised by large day-night temperature fluctuations. Around 80% of the vineyards are planted with Pinot Noir. There are some privileged plots. Part of the area is used as a living vineyard museum of historical viticulture. The "Engelssteig" trail for hikers and climbers was opened in 2014. The Axel Bauer (formerly Duijn), Fendt and Nägelsförst wineries, for example, have shares in the site.

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