The romantic Middle Rhine is a river valley straight out of a picture book, with precipitous cliffs, steep vineyards, a castle perched on virtually every hilltop and pretty villages. Myths and legends abound here, such as the story of Loreley, the beautiful siren of the rocks. The scenery is the stuff of dreams and little towns like Bacharach, Boppard, St. Goar and Linz epitomise the charm of this remarkable area with its rich cultural heritage. UNESCO designated the Upper Middle Rhine Valley a World Heritage area. A riverboat cruise along the Middle Rhine makes a lasting impression. Sipping a glass of wine from the vineyards you are passing, enjoying the sunshine on the boat's upper deck and the castles passing by, you'll know what is special about the Rhine.
Two spectacular long-distance hiking routes lead through the Romantic Rhine valley, the Rheinsteig and RheinBurgenWeg trails: They follow narrow paths and challenging inclines, leading to forests, vineyards, castles and spectacular views. In addition, short hiking trails of stunning beauty await!
View from Rheinsteig trail of the Middle Rhine valley, Romantic Rhine
Today, Martin Seidler takes you on an exciting trip back to ancient Roman times. The footpaths through the Romantic Rhine lead not only through the world-famous Middle Rhine Valley but also to the living heritage of the Roman era. You can set off with the whole family to RömerWelt in Rheinbrohl, where you can explore a reconstructed castle on the Limes, once the final frontier of the Roman Empire. You can experience very much first-hand how the legionnaires lived and made use of the basalt; it is lots of fun for all the family!
