I could blog all day about the Rhein river (and I have before). Vineyards, castles, forest, and quaint villages dot its banks, making it a delightful day out. This time around, we decided to stop first in Rüdesheim am Rhein. A touristy wine town, the cable car up to the Niederwalddenkmal is a fun trip with great views.
After Rüdesheim, it was castle time. Driving on the north bank of the Rhein (and heading west), we saw no fewer than 13 castles on the way (from the car- we'd tour one later). We crossed at Sankt Goar using one of the auto ferries that frequent the area (there are no bridges crossing the river between Mainz and Koblenz). As the driver, I could snap photos only when we stopped, so my sampling is inadequate (but gives you an idea).
After the ferry, it was a quick stop in Bacharach, a nice little town with a famous chapel (that's mostly destroyed; not sure why it's a big deal. Ask Rick Steves, he loves it).
Then, on to Rheinstein- my favorite castle in the region. Though small, I love its perch (transitioning seamlessly from rock to finished stone) and how it has a little bit of everything (chapel, knight's hall, etc.).
We ended our day trying to get a picture of Ehrenfels. Through the power lines . . . oh well. We finished with a fantastic ice cream treat in Bingen.
Total driving time was 1.5 hours- not bad for a beautiful day out.
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