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GERMANY 2008

THE RHINE - A LONG WEEKEND

The Mittelrhein is justly famous for its unique landscapes, picturesque little towns, castles and steep vine-clad slopes. The new hiking routes – Rheinburgenweg and Rheinsteig (declared the most beautiful German hiking route in 2006) - offer a great opportunity to enjoy this beautiful area as you walk through meadow, vineyard and forest, whilst the river is never far away. The route offers unique views over the Rhine Valley including the majestic Loreley Rock. Your base is the town of Bacharach, the centre of the romantic Rhine. As early as the Middle Ages the little town was famous for its wine, and still is.

PRICE

£160 per person based on two people sharing. Single supplement: £35. Supplement for one person walking alone, on request. 

INCLUDED

4 nights B & B in comfortable hotel; walking instructions.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights, train/ferry tickets on walking days where required (approx 10 euro per person) and anything not specifically mentioned in programme.

Departure dates 2008: April to October

To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrival and hotel accommodation at Bacharach, where you will stay for the next four nights.

Day 2: Bacharach – Niederheimbach, passing through meadows, vineyards and the ruin of the Fürstenberg. Wonderful view of Stahleck Castle high over Bacharach. 15 kms/9.4 miles

Day 3: St. Goar - Oberwesel First take the train from Bacharach to St. Goar to begin the walk, which offers spectacular views over the Rhine Valley, including the Loreley Rock, and a number of castles, Rheinfels and Pfalzgrafenstein among them. Return by train to Bacharach.
9 kms/5.6 miles

Day 4: Oberwesel - Bacharach Return to Oberwesel by train and then walk back to Bacharach, with contrasting types of scenery and views of Schönburg Castle, Stahlberg ruin and Stahleck Castle.
18.2 kms/11.4 miles

Day 5: Departure.

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

Moderate

GROUP SIZE

For two or more people

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HIGHLIGHTS

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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

Weingut-Hotel Jost 'Traube', a small family hotel belonging to a wine producer. Comfortable 2* standard. 

GETTING THERE

By plane: nearest airports are Frankfurt international airport and Frankfurt-Hahn. There are regular train connections from Frankfurt international airport (about 10 euro one way) and taxi-transfer from Hahn (55 euro approx. one way).

WHAT TO TAKE:

Walking shoes/boots, rucksack/day pack, water bottle, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sun block, rain gear and a first-aid kit.

WHEN TO GO

April to October

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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