Experiencing nature in Rhineland-Palatinate is unique and diversifying: gorgeous stream landscapes, mysterious volcanoes and endless vineyards. Furthermore, nature conservation is considered vital in Rhineland-Palatinate. Large areas of two national and eight regional parks are under special protection and offer ideal living conditions for rare and special animal and plant species, which therefore have the possibility to develop firmly in a safe environment. Almost half of Rhineland-Palatinate is covered by wood. Especially valuable and worthy of protection is the native European beech.
Whether it's a pleasant, leisurely tour on climb-free trails or physically demanding scrambles up narrow, winding paths: Romantic Germany, the region around Rhine and Moselle, has all the right ingredients for a great walking holiday. On twelve outstanding long-distance trails and numerous short tours you can see castles, fortresses and palaces, sample famous wines and enjoy mouth-watering cuisine. Cycling is true joy in Romantic Germany: Long-distance bike tours lead along the rivers Rhine, Moselle, Ahr, Kyll, Lahn and Nahe through stunning landscapes to the most amazing cultural attractions, to castles and pretty wine villages.
Update on the situation in the Ahr valley
Although the Ahr valley is still affected by the consequences of the flood disaster in July 2021, many tourist offers are now available again. Here you can find out what is currently available in the region.
Hike through the cultural history of Rhineland-Palatinate and discover magical, mysterious and mighty castles on certified and circular hiking trails. It concerns seleceted and eventful day excursions, which meet the quality standards top graded hiking trails. Enjoy the landscape with all of its castles and cultural sights and be enchanted!
View of Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Moselle
