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Southern Hesse - Odenwald - Bergstrasse - Palatinate
Travelogue
It's the same as always: we're going to be late because of a family appointment.
Departure around 2:30 p.m.
We take the A7 motorway to FD Süd and then the A 66 towards Hanau.
Continue on the B45 to Hummetroth. There we reach our first destination: a historical excavation - the Roman Villa Haselburg.
It's the same as always: we're going to be late because of a family appointment.
Departure around 2:30 p.m.
We take the A7 motorway to FD Süd and then the A 66 towards Hanau.
Continue on the B45 to Hummetroth. There we reach our first destination: a historical excavation - the Roman Villa Haselburg.
Roman Villa Haselburg - Historical fort
Always fascinating what the Romans already had for a bathing culture.
The place is beautifully situated and offers not only archeology but also a great view over the Odenwald.
Unfortunately we are too late to visit the information center. That closes at 5pm.
We stay for about 30 min.
Our next destination is not far - Michelstadt
Roman Villa Haselburg - Historical fort
Always fascinating what the Romans already had for a bathing culture.
The place is beautifully situated and offers not only archeology but also a great view over the Odenwald.
Unfortunately we are too late to visit the information center. That closes at 5pm.
We stay for about 30 min.
Our next destination is not far - Michelstadt
We arrive at the pitch in the evening. Free, V+E free, electricity and water for a fee.
It's big, uncomfortable and loud. There is one public toilet which is quite clean.
The nearby supermarket is also a plus.
The way to the city is not far and easy to reach on foot.
We make our way towards the brewery because we are hungry now. The city's most famous building - the historic town hall - is on our way.
The town hall was built in 1484. American visitors can hardly imagine that the building was built before the discovery of America.
Right next door is an imposing baroque building, the former inn "Zum goldenen Löwen". With all the half-timbered buildings, it is completely out of the ordinary due to its architectural style. A richly decorated gate with a golden balcony above adorns the entrance. At times it was used as a post office by Thurn and Taxis. Today the tourist information is housed there.
We pass the town church and the elephant house. The brewery is well stocked, although we're not in the high season and it's Wednesday.
The menu also includes regional dishes, such as boiled cheese schnitzel.
Well fed we take a walk through the manageable city center. Then we stop for a drink in "Franzis Weinerei".
Here we have to learn that the world is a village after all!
Four men are sitting at the next table. After a while I am approached. Am I from Bad Hersfeld? And once worked at G......? I have to say yes to both. The man comes out: Then I was her trainee. I'm floored, I didn't expect that. And I didn't recognize the middle-aged man either. Has changed a lot though. It's going to be another fun evening.
We arrive at the pitch in the evening. Free, V+E free, electricity and water for a fee.
It's big, uncomfortable and loud. There is one public toilet which is quite clean.
The nearby supermarket is also a plus.
The way to the city is not far and easy to reach on foot.
We make our way towards the brewery because we are hungry now. The city's most famous building - the historic town hall - is on our way.
The town hall was built in 1484. American visitors can hardly imagine that the building was built before the discovery of America.
Right next door is an imposing baroque building, the former inn "Zum goldenen Löwen". With all the half-timbered buildings, it is completely out of the ordinary due to its architectural style. A richly decorated gate with a golden balcony above adorns the entrance. At times it was used as a post office by Thurn and Taxis. Today the tourist information is housed there.
We pass the town church and the elephant house. The brewery is well stocked, although we're not in the high season and it's Wednesday.
The menu also includes regional dishes, such as boiled cheese schnitzel.
Well fed we take a walk through the manageable city center. Then we stop for a drink in "Franzis Weinerei".
Here we have to learn that the world is a village after all!
Four men are sitting at the next table. After a while I am approached. Am I from Bad Hersfeld? And once worked at G......? I have to say yes to both. The man comes out: Then I was her trainee. I'm floored, I didn't expect that. And I didn't recognize the middle-aged man either. Has changed a lot though. It's going to be another fun evening.
It's going to be a pretty restless night. Trucks drive past us all night. The nearby main road does not necessarily ensure peace and quiet. Maybe I'm too sensitive. And it's only for one night!
In the morning there are fresh rolls from the supermarket. We have a leisurely breakfast and then make our way to Erbach. Visit the castle and the ivory museum.
It's going to be a pretty restless night. Trucks drive past us all night. The nearby main road does not necessarily ensure peace and quiet. Maybe I'm too sensitive. And it's only for one night!
In the morning there are fresh rolls from the supermarket. We have a leisurely breakfast and then make our way to Erbach. Visit the castle and the ivory museum.
Erbach Castle is the residence of the Erbach-Erbach family. There is a collection of antiquities and a collection of natural and hunting objects, in other words: the most extensive collection of colossal abnormal antlers.
We want to continue. Our next destination is Deidesheim in the Palatinate.
Erbach Castle is the residence of the Erbach-Erbach family. There is a collection of antiquities and a collection of natural and hunting objects, in other words: the most extensive collection of colossal abnormal antlers.
We want to continue. Our next destination is Deidesheim in the Palatinate.
We have chosen a pitch at an old villa. There is actually still something available.
€8 without electricity, V+E and toilet free. Toilet should be renovated.
Otherwise really idyllic here. I think we'll sleep soundly.
We head to our reservation: Restaurant Fumi. Real Japanese
We have chosen a pitch at an old villa. There is actually still something available.
€8 without electricity, V+E and toilet free. Toilet should be renovated.
Otherwise really idyllic here. I think we'll sleep soundly.
We head to our reservation: Restaurant Fumi. Real Japanese
It won't be a quiet night. A couple of nightingales live in the garden and the rooster sings all night long at an unimaginable volume. Sleep is unthinkable without a plug.
When we wake up, our eyes immediately fall on the adjacent vineyard. So idyllic after all.
After breakfast we meet the host and learn that a wine tasting is planned in the house for the afternoon. Spontaneously we decide that after our planned visit to Speyer we don't want to spend the night there but return to our pitch and take part in the wine tasting.
It won't be a quiet night. A couple of nightingales live in the garden and the rooster sings all night long at an unimaginable volume. Sleep is unthinkable without a plug.
When we wake up, our eyes immediately fall on the adjacent vineyard. So idyllic after all.
After breakfast we meet the host and learn that a wine tasting is planned in the house for the afternoon. Spontaneously we decide that after our planned visit to Speyer we don't want to spend the night there but return to our pitch and take part in the wine tasting.
We make our way to Speyer and park near the banks of the Rhine at the Technik Museum.
That has to do without us today.
The beautiful weather invites us to take a walk along the Rhine. The towers of the cathedral are always our guide from afar. The closer we get, the more impressed we are by this colossal structure.
We decide to climb all the way to the top. €6.50 pp
Quite a lot of steps. Up to the Kaisersaal 90 and then again 214 to the top.
We are rewarded with a fantastic view of the Rhine and the city.
After our descent, we take another look at the cathedral.
We make our way to Speyer and park near the banks of the Rhine at the Technik Museum.
That has to do without us today.
The beautiful weather invites us to take a walk along the Rhine. The towers of the cathedral are always our guide from afar. The closer we get, the more impressed we are by this colossal structure.
We decide to climb all the way to the top. €6.50 pp
Quite a lot of steps. Up to the Kaisersaal 90 and then again 214 to the top.
We are rewarded with a fantastic view of the Rhine and the city.
After our descent, we take another look at the cathedral.
The old town of Speyer invites us to take a stroll. Shops line up one after the other on Maximilianstraße, and the sun invites you to sit in front of cafés and restaurants.
We're not staying too long. Shopping is everywhere.
It goes back to the Rhine. We stop at the "Alten Hammer". Beautiful beer garden with a view of the Rhine and the ships passing by. We enjoy the sunshine with coffee and delicious cake.
Now let's go, the wine tasting is waiting for us.
The old town of Speyer invites us to take a stroll. Shops line up one after the other on Maximilianstraße, and the sun invites you to sit in front of cafés and restaurants.
We're not staying too long. Shopping is everywhere.
It goes back to the Rhine. We stop at the "Alten Hammer". Beautiful beer garden with a view of the Rhine and the ships passing by. We enjoy the sunshine with coffee and delicious cake.
Now let's go, the wine tasting is waiting for us.
Back in Deidesheim we are asked to go to the Stadtvilla Gießen. That alone is worth a visit.
The host guides you through the afternoon in an entertaining and informative way and pours us wine from his own vineyards.
We want to go into town for dinner. It seems to be packed. Deidesheim is a stronghold for weddings. We get rejected everywhere. So the famous Palatinate Saumagen has already been cancelled. We get a seat in "La Taberna", a Spanish restaurant in a vaulted cellar, and are served delicious tapas.
It goes back to the WoMo and we soon fall asleep.
Back in Deidesheim we are asked to go to the Stadtvilla Gießen. That alone is worth a visit.
The host guides you through the afternoon in an entertaining and informative way and pours us wine from his own vineyards.
We want to go into town for dinner. It seems to be packed. Deidesheim is a stronghold for weddings. We get rejected everywhere. So the famous Palatinate Saumagen has already been cancelled. We get a seat in "La Taberna", a Spanish restaurant in a vaulted cellar, and are served delicious tapas.
It goes back to the WoMo and we soon fall asleep.
Departure is planned for today. We want to approach the next destination along the wine route. It goes north to Bad Dürkheim. There is a large flea market here, which we spontaneously visit.
We continue and we take a short break in a vineyard for coffee and sandwiches.
Continue via Worms to Bensheim to the next destination, Auerbach Castle.
It's a steep climb. Luck is on our side and we get a parking space very close to the ruin.
The ruins are in a fantastic location. The view great. You can look over the entire Rhine plain to the Palatinate Forest. After the tour of the old walls, we stop briefly in the Burgschänke. The apple spritzer is at least as good as the view.
Departure is planned for today. We want to approach the next destination along the wine route. It goes north to Bad Dürkheim. There is a large flea market here, which we spontaneously visit.
We continue and we take a short break in a vineyard for coffee and sandwiches.
Continue via Worms to Bensheim to the next destination, Auerbach Castle.
It's a steep climb. Luck is on our side and we get a parking space very close to the ruin.
The ruins are in a fantastic location. The view great. You can look over the entire Rhine plain to the Palatinate Forest. After the tour of the old walls, we stop briefly in the Burgschänke. The apple spritzer is at least as good as the view.
It goes downhill to Hochstätten. There is a parking space directly at the "Dorfcafé" restaurant. We have dinner there.
The night here is very quiet. Almost too quiet, wifi doesn't work and no other reception either.
It goes downhill to Hochstätten. There is a parking space directly at the "Dorfcafé" restaurant. We have dinner there.
The night here is very quiet. Almost too quiet, wifi doesn't work and no other reception either.
A visit to the Felsenmeer was planned.
This is an extraordinary rocky landscape of dark gray quartz diorite. It was already used by the Romans and later also by the local stonemasons for stone extraction.
When we arrive we are asked to pay the stand fee for 24 hours as a parking fee. That seems to us to be a rip-off and we drive off again annoyed.
A visit to the Felsenmeer was planned.
This is an extraordinary rocky landscape of dark gray quartz diorite. It was already used by the Romans and later also by the local stonemasons for stone extraction.
When we arrive we are asked to pay the stand fee for 24 hours as a parking fee. That seems to us to be a rip-off and we drive off again annoyed.
Our last day didn't start well, let's see what we can do with it.
We drive in the direction of Hanau and pass near a fortress that I noticed on the way to Hummetroth. It is the Veste Otzburg in Hering.
Since we have time, we will make a stop there.
There is a parking space in Hering that we really like.
We take a walk around the mountain of the Otzburg. Then, when we enter the fortress, we turn to the north side. In the distance you can see the skyline of Frankfurt.
We like the beer garden. There's bratwurst, I can't resist.
It's nice to sit here under the trees.
Something that bothers me is the aircraft noise from the planes taking off from Frankfurt. Whether you can also hear it at the pitch in the WoMo? There is a ban on night flights.
We're on our way home. On the way we pick up some fresh asparagus from a street stand. He will extend our short vacation at home a bit.
Our last day didn't start well, let's see what we can do with it.
We drive in the direction of Hanau and pass near a fortress that I noticed on the way to Hummetroth. It is the Veste Otzburg in Hering.
Since we have time, we will make a stop there.
There is a parking space in Hering that we really like.
We take a walk around the mountain of the Otzburg. Then, when we enter the fortress, we turn to the north side. In the distance you can see the skyline of Frankfurt.
We like the beer garden. There's bratwurst, I can't resist.
It's nice to sit here under the trees.
Something that bothers me is the aircraft noise from the planes taking off from Frankfurt. Whether you can also hear it at the pitch in the WoMo? There is a ban on night flights.
We're on our way home. On the way we pick up some fresh asparagus from a street stand. He will extend our short vacation at home a bit.
Route
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Es wird eine recht unruhige Nacht. LKW fahren gefühlt die ganz Nacht an uns vorbei. Die nahe Bundesstraße sorgt auch nicht unbedingt für Ruhe. Vielleicht bin ich zu empfindlich. Und es ist ja nur für eine Nacht!
Am Morgen gibt es dann frische Brötchen aus dem Supermarkt. Wir frühstücken gemütlich und machen uns dann auf den Weg nach Erbach. Es steht die Besichtigung des Schlosses und des Elfenbeinmuseums an.
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Wir haben uns einen Stellplatz bei einer alten Villa ausgesucht. Es ist tatsächlich noch was frei.
8€ ohne Strom, V+E und WC frei. WC dürfte mal renoviert werden.
Ansonsten richtig idyllisch hier. Ich denke, wir werden ruhig schlafen.
Wir machen uns auf zu unserer Reservierung: Restaurant Fumi. Echt japanisch
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Wir machen uns auf nach Speyer und parken in der Nähe des Rheinufers beim Technik-Museum.
Das muss heute ohne uns auskommen.
Das schöne Wetter lädt uns zu einem Spaziergang am Rhein entlang ein. Schon von weitem sind immer die Türme des Domes unser Wegweiser. Je näher wir kommen desto beeindruckter sind wir von diesem kolossalen Bau.
Wir entschließen uns bis ganz nach oben zu steigen. 6,50 € p.P.
Ganz schön viele Stufen. Bis zum Kaisersaal 90 und dann nochmal 214 bis ganz oben.
Wir werden mit einer fantastischen Aussicht bis zum Rhein und über die Stadt belohnt.
Nach unserem Abstieg werfen wir noch einen Blick in den Dom.
Die Altstadt von Speyer lädt uns zu einem Bummel ein. In der Maximilianstraße reiht sich ein Geschäft ans andere, die Sonne lädt zum Sitzen vor Cafés und Restaurants ein.
Wir halten uns nicht allzu lange auf. Einkaufen geht überall.
Es geht zurück zum Rhein. Wir kehren im "Alten Hammer" ein. Schöner Biergarten mit Blick auf den Rhein und die vorbeiziehenden Schiffe. Bei Kaffee und leckerem Kuchen genießen wir die Sonnenstrahlen.
Jetzt aber los, die Weinprobe wartet auf uns.
Zurück in Deidesheim werden wir in die Stadtvilla Gießen gebeten. Die allein ist schon einen Besuch wert.
Der Hausherr führt unterhaltsam und informativ durch den Nachmittag und schenkt uns Wein aus seinen eigenen Weinbergen ein.
Zum Abendessen wollen wir in die Stadt. Die scheint brechend voll zu sein. Deidesheim ist eine Hochburg für Hochzeiten. Wir werden überall abgewiesen. Also ist der berühmte Pfälzer Saumagen schon mal gestrichen. Wir ergattern einen Platz in "La Taberna", einem spanischen Lokal in einem Kellergewölbe, und bekommen leckere Tapas serviert.
Es geht zurück zum WoMo und wir fallen bald in tiefen Schlaf.
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Es war ein Besuch des Felsenmeeres geplant.
Hier handelt es sich um eine außergewöhnliche Felsenlandschaft aus dunkelgrauem Quarzdiorit. Es wurde bereits von den Römern und später auch von den einheimischen Steinmetzen zur Steingewinnung genutzt.
Als wir ankommen werden wir gebeten die Standgebühr für 24 Stunden als Parkgebühr zu entrichten. Das erscheint uns dann doch sehr als Abzocke und wir fahren verärgert wieder ab.
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- 50° 47' 46" N 9° 35' 21" E
Travelogue
It's the same as always: we're going to be late because of a family appointment.
Departure around 2:30 p.m.
We take the A7 motorway to FD Süd and then the A 66 towards Hanau.
Continue on the B45 to Hummetroth. There we reach our first destination: a historical excavation - the Roman Villa Haselburg.
It's the same as always: we're going to be late because of a family appointment.
Departure around 2:30 p.m.
We take the A7 motorway to FD Süd and then the A 66 towards Hanau.
Continue on the B45 to Hummetroth. There we reach our first destination: a historical excavation - the Roman Villa Haselburg.
Roman Villa Haselburg - Historical fort
Always fascinating what the Romans already had for a bathing culture.
The place is beautifully situated and offers not only archeology but also a great view over the Odenwald.
Unfortunately we are too late to visit the information center. That closes at 5pm.
We stay for about 30 min.
Our next destination is not far - Michelstadt
Roman Villa Haselburg - Historical fort
Always fascinating what the Romans already had for a bathing culture.
The place is beautifully situated and offers not only archeology but also a great view over the Odenwald.
Unfortunately we are too late to visit the information center. That closes at 5pm.
We stay for about 30 min.
Our next destination is not far - Michelstadt
We arrive at the pitch in the evening. Free, V+E free, electricity and water for a fee.
It's big, uncomfortable and loud. There is one public toilet which is quite clean.
The nearby supermarket is also a plus.
The way to the city is not far and easy to reach on foot.
We make our way towards the brewery because we are hungry now. The city's most famous building - the historic town hall - is on our way.
The town hall was built in 1484. American visitors can hardly imagine that the building was built before the discovery of America.
Right next door is an imposing baroque building, the former inn "Zum goldenen Löwen". With all the half-timbered buildings, it is completely out of the ordinary due to its architectural style. A richly decorated gate with a golden balcony above adorns the entrance. At times it was used as a post office by Thurn and Taxis. Today the tourist information is housed there.
We pass the town church and the elephant house. The brewery is well stocked, although we're not in the high season and it's Wednesday.
The menu also includes regional dishes, such as boiled cheese schnitzel.
Well fed we take a walk through the manageable city center. Then we stop for a drink in "Franzis Weinerei".
Here we have to learn that the world is a village after all!
Four men are sitting at the next table. After a while I am approached. Am I from Bad Hersfeld? And once worked at G......? I have to say yes to both. The man comes out: Then I was her trainee. I'm floored, I didn't expect that. And I didn't recognize the middle-aged man either. Has changed a lot though. It's going to be another fun evening.
We arrive at the pitch in the evening. Free, V+E free, electricity and water for a fee.
It's big, uncomfortable and loud. There is one public toilet which is quite clean.
The nearby supermarket is also a plus.
The way to the city is not far and easy to reach on foot.
We make our way towards the brewery because we are hungry now. The city's most famous building - the historic town hall - is on our way.
The town hall was built in 1484. American visitors can hardly imagine that the building was built before the discovery of America.
Right next door is an imposing baroque building, the former inn "Zum goldenen Löwen". With all the half-timbered buildings, it is completely out of the ordinary due to its architectural style. A richly decorated gate with a golden balcony above adorns the entrance. At times it was used as a post office by Thurn and Taxis. Today the tourist information is housed there.
We pass the town church and the elephant house. The brewery is well stocked, although we're not in the high season and it's Wednesday.
The menu also includes regional dishes, such as boiled cheese schnitzel.
Well fed we take a walk through the manageable city center. Then we stop for a drink in "Franzis Weinerei".
Here we have to learn that the world is a village after all!
Four men are sitting at the next table. After a while I am approached. Am I from Bad Hersfeld? And once worked at G......? I have to say yes to both. The man comes out: Then I was her trainee. I'm floored, I didn't expect that. And I didn't recognize the middle-aged man either. Has changed a lot though. It's going to be another fun evening.
It's going to be a pretty restless night. Trucks drive past us all night. The nearby main road does not necessarily ensure peace and quiet. Maybe I'm too sensitive. And it's only for one night!
In the morning there are fresh rolls from the supermarket. We have a leisurely breakfast and then make our way to Erbach. Visit the castle and the ivory museum.
It's going to be a pretty restless night. Trucks drive past us all night. The nearby main road does not necessarily ensure peace and quiet. Maybe I'm too sensitive. And it's only for one night!
In the morning there are fresh rolls from the supermarket. We have a leisurely breakfast and then make our way to Erbach. Visit the castle and the ivory museum.
Erbach Castle is the residence of the Erbach-Erbach family. There is a collection of antiquities and a collection of natural and hunting objects, in other words: the most extensive collection of colossal abnormal antlers.
We want to continue. Our next destination is Deidesheim in the Palatinate.
Erbach Castle is the residence of the Erbach-Erbach family. There is a collection of antiquities and a collection of natural and hunting objects, in other words: the most extensive collection of colossal abnormal antlers.
We want to continue. Our next destination is Deidesheim in the Palatinate.
We have chosen a pitch at an old villa. There is actually still something available.
€8 without electricity, V+E and toilet free. Toilet should be renovated.
Otherwise really idyllic here. I think we'll sleep soundly.
We head to our reservation: Restaurant Fumi. Real Japanese
We have chosen a pitch at an old villa. There is actually still something available.
€8 without electricity, V+E and toilet free. Toilet should be renovated.
Otherwise really idyllic here. I think we'll sleep soundly.
We head to our reservation: Restaurant Fumi. Real Japanese
It won't be a quiet night. A couple of nightingales live in the garden and the rooster sings all night long at an unimaginable volume. Sleep is unthinkable without a plug.
When we wake up, our eyes immediately fall on the adjacent vineyard. So idyllic after all.
After breakfast we meet the host and learn that a wine tasting is planned in the house for the afternoon. Spontaneously we decide that after our planned visit to Speyer we don't want to spend the night there but return to our pitch and take part in the wine tasting.
It won't be a quiet night. A couple of nightingales live in the garden and the rooster sings all night long at an unimaginable volume. Sleep is unthinkable without a plug.
When we wake up, our eyes immediately fall on the adjacent vineyard. So idyllic after all.
After breakfast we meet the host and learn that a wine tasting is planned in the house for the afternoon. Spontaneously we decide that after our planned visit to Speyer we don't want to spend the night there but return to our pitch and take part in the wine tasting.
We make our way to Speyer and park near the banks of the Rhine at the Technik Museum.
That has to do without us today.
The beautiful weather invites us to take a walk along the Rhine. The towers of the cathedral are always our guide from afar. The closer we get, the more impressed we are by this colossal structure.
We decide to climb all the way to the top. €6.50 pp
Quite a lot of steps. Up to the Kaisersaal 90 and then again 214 to the top.
We are rewarded with a fantastic view of the Rhine and the city.
After our descent, we take another look at the cathedral.
We make our way to Speyer and park near the banks of the Rhine at the Technik Museum.
That has to do without us today.
The beautiful weather invites us to take a walk along the Rhine. The towers of the cathedral are always our guide from afar. The closer we get, the more impressed we are by this colossal structure.
We decide to climb all the way to the top. €6.50 pp
Quite a lot of steps. Up to the Kaisersaal 90 and then again 214 to the top.
We are rewarded with a fantastic view of the Rhine and the city.
After our descent, we take another look at the cathedral.
The old town of Speyer invites us to take a stroll. Shops line up one after the other on Maximilianstraße, and the sun invites you to sit in front of cafés and restaurants.
We're not staying too long. Shopping is everywhere.
It goes back to the Rhine. We stop at the "Alten Hammer". Beautiful beer garden with a view of the Rhine and the ships passing by. We enjoy the sunshine with coffee and delicious cake.
Now let's go, the wine tasting is waiting for us.
The old town of Speyer invites us to take a stroll. Shops line up one after the other on Maximilianstraße, and the sun invites you to sit in front of cafés and restaurants.
We're not staying too long. Shopping is everywhere.
It goes back to the Rhine. We stop at the "Alten Hammer". Beautiful beer garden with a view of the Rhine and the ships passing by. We enjoy the sunshine with coffee and delicious cake.
Now let's go, the wine tasting is waiting for us.
Back in Deidesheim we are asked to go to the Stadtvilla Gießen. That alone is worth a visit.
The host guides you through the afternoon in an entertaining and informative way and pours us wine from his own vineyards.
We want to go into town for dinner. It seems to be packed. Deidesheim is a stronghold for weddings. We get rejected everywhere. So the famous Palatinate Saumagen has already been cancelled. We get a seat in "La Taberna", a Spanish restaurant in a vaulted cellar, and are served delicious tapas.
It goes back to the WoMo and we soon fall asleep.
Back in Deidesheim we are asked to go to the Stadtvilla Gießen. That alone is worth a visit.
The host guides you through the afternoon in an entertaining and informative way and pours us wine from his own vineyards.
We want to go into town for dinner. It seems to be packed. Deidesheim is a stronghold for weddings. We get rejected everywhere. So the famous Palatinate Saumagen has already been cancelled. We get a seat in "La Taberna", a Spanish restaurant in a vaulted cellar, and are served delicious tapas.
It goes back to the WoMo and we soon fall asleep.
Departure is planned for today. We want to approach the next destination along the wine route. It goes north to Bad Dürkheim. There is a large flea market here, which we spontaneously visit.
We continue and we take a short break in a vineyard for coffee and sandwiches.
Continue via Worms to Bensheim to the next destination, Auerbach Castle.
It's a steep climb. Luck is on our side and we get a parking space very close to the ruin.
The ruins are in a fantastic location. The view great. You can look over the entire Rhine plain to the Palatinate Forest. After the tour of the old walls, we stop briefly in the Burgschänke. The apple spritzer is at least as good as the view.
Departure is planned for today. We want to approach the next destination along the wine route. It goes north to Bad Dürkheim. There is a large flea market here, which we spontaneously visit.
We continue and we take a short break in a vineyard for coffee and sandwiches.
Continue via Worms to Bensheim to the next destination, Auerbach Castle.
It's a steep climb. Luck is on our side and we get a parking space very close to the ruin.
The ruins are in a fantastic location. The view great. You can look over the entire Rhine plain to the Palatinate Forest. After the tour of the old walls, we stop briefly in the Burgschänke. The apple spritzer is at least as good as the view.
It goes downhill to Hochstätten. There is a parking space directly at the "Dorfcafé" restaurant. We have dinner there.
The night here is very quiet. Almost too quiet, wifi doesn't work and no other reception either.
It goes downhill to Hochstätten. There is a parking space directly at the "Dorfcafé" restaurant. We have dinner there.
The night here is very quiet. Almost too quiet, wifi doesn't work and no other reception either.
A visit to the Felsenmeer was planned.
This is an extraordinary rocky landscape of dark gray quartz diorite. It was already used by the Romans and later also by the local stonemasons for stone extraction.
When we arrive we are asked to pay the stand fee for 24 hours as a parking fee. That seems to us to be a rip-off and we drive off again annoyed.
A visit to the Felsenmeer was planned.
This is an extraordinary rocky landscape of dark gray quartz diorite. It was already used by the Romans and later also by the local stonemasons for stone extraction.
When we arrive we are asked to pay the stand fee for 24 hours as a parking fee. That seems to us to be a rip-off and we drive off again annoyed.
Our last day didn't start well, let's see what we can do with it.
We drive in the direction of Hanau and pass near a fortress that I noticed on the way to Hummetroth. It is the Veste Otzburg in Hering.
Since we have time, we will make a stop there.
There is a parking space in Hering that we really like.
We take a walk around the mountain of the Otzburg. Then, when we enter the fortress, we turn to the north side. In the distance you can see the skyline of Frankfurt.
We like the beer garden. There's bratwurst, I can't resist.
It's nice to sit here under the trees.
Something that bothers me is the aircraft noise from the planes taking off from Frankfurt. Whether you can also hear it at the pitch in the WoMo? There is a ban on night flights.
We're on our way home. On the way we pick up some fresh asparagus from a street stand. He will extend our short vacation at home a bit.
Our last day didn't start well, let's see what we can do with it.
We drive in the direction of Hanau and pass near a fortress that I noticed on the way to Hummetroth. It is the Veste Otzburg in Hering.
Since we have time, we will make a stop there.
There is a parking space in Hering that we really like.
We take a walk around the mountain of the Otzburg. Then, when we enter the fortress, we turn to the north side. In the distance you can see the skyline of Frankfurt.
We like the beer garden. There's bratwurst, I can't resist.
It's nice to sit here under the trees.
Something that bothers me is the aircraft noise from the planes taking off from Frankfurt. Whether you can also hear it at the pitch in the WoMo? There is a ban on night flights.
We're on our way home. On the way we pick up some fresh asparagus from a street stand. He will extend our short vacation at home a bit.
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