Rüdesheim&Großer Feldberg Travel journal
There are places in this world
that charm you, but there are also places, which steal your heart completely.
One of the places, that totally stolen our hearts was also a small town
Rüdesheim in Germany. My son in-law took us to this place as one day trip.
Rüdesheim am Rhein is one of Germany’s most
prolific and scenic wine regions. It offers beautiful hikes through its
mountains and prime views over the dazzling Rhine river valley. Next to its
extensive vineyards, the city’s rich cultural and historic background make it
one of the most intriguing places to visit in the country.
I really enjoyed those green
vineyards that surround and enhance the beauty of the villages The vineyards
looming over the town mixed with the culture and charm of the historical
buildings that lie alongside the Rhine River, make Rüdesheim am Rhein one of my
favorite villages. To Uphill (go by car or ropeway) hike through the forest
which really looked more like a well-maintained, wooded park.
There were some
viewpoints of the Rhine River valley along the way. who will find the
Niederwald monument and its surroundings. The monument is one of a select group
of national monuments in Germany and a major attraction by itself. At the location
you have a tremendous view over the Rhine, Rüdesheim and Bingen.
Niederwald Monument:
At the top of the vineyards The
Niederwald monument can be found in the Niederwald park, overlooking the scenic
Rhine valley. The park is well worth the visit for its dazzling views alone. The
monument is of Germania, the classical myth female representing Germany.
She
holds the imperial crown in one hands and the imperial sword in the other.
History holds that for many years the monument reflected national pride and the
creation of a single German nation.
The monument was created between 1870 and 1880
as a commemoration of the historic unification of the German Empire after the
Franco-Prussian war came to an end. The central part of the Niederwalddenkmal
depicts the figures of Germania and William I. With its location on the edge of
the forest and with scenic vineyards to its southern and western sides, a walk
up to the historic monument will make visitors a fantastic panorama.
Cable Car
If you want to focus on taking in
the scenic views over the Rhine valley without taking straining walks up the
hills, Rüdesheim’s Cable Car transports visitors all the way to the Germania
monument.
The views from the heights of the cable car offer an impressive
panorama over the vineyards and the shimmering waters of the Rhine river.
River Ferry
We were pleasantly surprised when
we saw a river ferry that would take us across to Rüdesheim. I cannot tell you
how excited this made me.
The ferry connection was established between the
villages of Bingen and Rüdesheim because there are no bridges crossing the
Rhine for a distance of more than 90 km between the cities of Koblenz and
Wiesbaden. we came to know For many
Germans, taking the ferry over with their car is their daily routine to and from
work. For us, it was a bit fun to ride the Harley across the water.
Sometimes
it’s the simple things in life that can bring a smile to my face.
Großer Feldberg
The geographical highlight of the
Taunus and one of the most striking mountain peaks in Germany: with a height of
881 meters, the Großer (big/large) Feldberg is just as visible from afar as the
beautiful views it offers in good weather conditions.
The Taunus mountains is a mountain range
located in the northwest of Frankfurt. Its tallest and most famous
mountain being Großer Feldberg (878 meters)
which attracts many locals .One evening we went to this Mountain. Feels
amazing to view offered by the
mountain top. A great place for hill walking
with spectacular views of Frankfurt and the surrounding towns and villages.
Also a great place for mountain biking, and long winding roads. The
drive up through the Taunus mountains is a beautiful endeavor especially when
it culminates in a stop at Feldberg where the view of the city is spectacular.
Since the mountain is covered by a dense forest
from foot to peak, it provides fresh air in peaceful natural surroundings.
Cooler and moister than the surrounding lowlands, temperature differences of
five degrees are common. Just half an hour’s drive away, Feldberg provides a
soothing contrast to Frankfurt’s hot and hectic urban lifestyle.
There is an observation tower located at what is called
Grosser Feldberg. From this vantage point, we could see the fall colours
in rich display. The upper part of the Feldberg is woodless which makes it such
a popular destination for excursions - for sunbathing or for playing on the
Roman playground, which is part of the Limes Experience Trail. On the northern
edge of the plateau on the summit, the legendary Brunhildisfelsen rock made of
quartzite offers an easy-to-climb vantage point.
It was cold and windy on
the top of the ridge so we did not stay long. The crowds had not arrived
as yet, so we had the viewing platform all to ourselves.
In top of the mountain The sky is
just crystal clear and bright blue. The air is crisp and clean. Aside from the
air purity, your nostrils will be filled with wonderful fragrances as you
travel the mountain, not only from the pines, mountain flowers, dandelions and
other plants, but from the mountain itself. One of the wonderful & memorable trip we had.
