Castle hikes are one of Europe’s hidden treasures. It’s so fun to hunt down castles while on a hike.
Magical Things to do in Oberwesel Germany As a long-term expat here in Germany, I have had the pleasure of exploring many hidden gems in this beautiful country (usually on a search for a hike with delicious pitstops for wine and local cuisine with my golden doodle Ruby). The authentic … Read More
The Rhine Castles Trail (otherwise known as the Rhineburgenweg) is a 210-kilometer (130 miles) hiking trail in 13 stages that stretches along the left bank of the Romantic Rhine River Gorge near Frankfurt and Koblenz. It is divided into 13 stages, each offering breathtaking views of the Rhine Valley Gorge, … Read More
Welcome to Germany’s Baby Dolomites & Baby Venice in one hike! Calling all craft beer lovers who love hoppy beer! This blog has focused quite a lot on German wine hikes, but just one hour from the KMC or Frankfurt (closest airport) is the Kirner Dolomiten. This stunning hike is … Read More
Welcome to Germany’s Spookiest Hike in the Wasgau Forest : Burgruine Drachenfels. The Felsenland region of Germany is filled with cone shaped mountains, some of which the tops of the mountains have eroded away into the magnificent red sandstone peaks and cliffs with fortified castles built into the stone like … Read More
Welcome to French Fairytale Land + Germany France 4 Castle Hike Are you curious about Gimbelhof in the French Alsace? What better way to understand the history and life of this border region of France and Germany than to hike between 4 of its romantic medieval castles on one border … Read More
