>>1892384gravel bikes shifted the road paradigm
Now most entry level disc road bikes, like pic rel, fit gravel tires, have 1:1 hill gears, and rack mounts. That's what you should get.
Don't get a gravel bike as a fast all rounder. They really make most sense now as touring bikes.
As for tires, you might still even be best off with 28 or 32mm road tires for riding paths like in your pic.
