Travel to the Black Forest!

My home town of Donaueschingen is located at the eastern border of the Black Forest. The County, called Schwarzwald-Baar, is greatly accessible by train, car, aircraft- or simply hike'n'bike :-). Above you see the Fountain "Dianabrunnen" and the catholic baroque church of St. Johann.

If you are interested in travel tips to the Black Forest or Germany in general, please contact us.

SAUSCHWAENZLEBAHN ( curled pigtail train) 

-- Wutach Valley railway

-- City of Blumberg. romantic museum-historical steam train ride since 1977. Unique Tunnel technology: circular tunnel called the "Grossen Stockhalde Kehrtunnel"- unique in Europe, giving the ride its name of a curled pigtail

-- www.sauschwaenzlebahn.de

Wandern im Schwarzwald- Schwarzwaelder Hoehenweg: der "Westweg"

-- 285 km von Pforzheim/Bahnhof nach Basel, Wanderzeichen: rote Raute auf weissem Grund. Gegruendet anno 1900 durch den Schwarzwaldverein. 11 Etappen, wie z.B. von Murgtal zur 1163m hohen Hornisgrinde: 22km mit 1000m Hoehenunterschied. Auf dem Gipfel ist ein Hochmoor, 5m dicker Torf; jaehrl. Durchschnittstemperatur: 4.9 Grad Celsius!

Der Ruhestein (Bannwald); Der Glaswaldsee (Karsee); Der Feldberg 1493m, der Belchen 1414m, Der Blauen 1165m; die Weinberge des Markgraefler Land; die Ruine Sausenburg

Siehe auch: www.spiegel.de/reise

BIKING IN GERMANY

Rheinradweg- www.rheinradweg.eu

- bike alongside the river Rhine, left or right side, from Basel to Karlsruhe or further: 230km!

- camp at places like the camping place "Vauban" in Neuf- Brisach

- Neuf- Brisach: 17th century German " star shaped " stone wall surrounding the city- UNESCO world heritage site!

- Marckolsheim: "Maginot- line" memorial site

- Sasbach: Castle ruin Limburg and its remains of a celtic wall

- Funpark Europapark Rust!

Ruhrtal Radweg, www.ruhrtalradweg.de, 230km

Teufelsmoor-Wattenmeer-Radweg, www.teufelsmoor-wattenmeer.de, 450km

Elbe Radfernweg, www.elberadweg.de, 840km

Nordsee Radweg, www.nordseekuestenradweg.de, 915km

Nord Ostsee Kanal Tour, www.nok-sh.de, 130km

Weser und Ruhrtal Radweg, www.weserradweg-info.de, 240km

Berliner Mauer Radweg, www.berlin.de, 162km

Gurken Radweg, www.gurkenradweg.de, 253km

Ilmtal Radweg, www.ilmtal-radweg.de, 125km

Altmuehltal Radweg, www.naturpark-altmuehltal.de, 166km

Radweg Deutsche Weinstrasse, www.deutsche-weinstrasse.de, 97km

Schwarzwald Panorama Radweg, www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info, 280km

Bergbau Radweg, www.niederlausitzer-bergbautour.de, 452km

Main Radweg, www.mainradweg.com, 600km

Donau Radweg, www.donau-radweg.info, 2000+km

Mueritzsee Radweg, www. auf-nach-mv.de, 115km

Bodensee-Koenigssee Radweg, www.bodensee-koenigssee-radweg.de, 418km

Bodensee Radweg, www.bodensee-radweg.com, 274km

www.bodensee.travel/bodensee/radfahren.html

- one lake, pass through Germany, Austria and Switzerland

- multiple excursions and or smaller sectional bike trips plus maps

-- spend two active weeks at the Bodensee on your bicycle, including cultural, culinary and scenic highlights!

and many more...

-- bike rental stations- tbd!

BIKING EUROPE

http://www.eurovelo.org/

European Bike route net "Eurovelo"

www.fattiretours.com

Bike Trips all over Europe- you ride the bikem, they transport the luggage!

www.best-biketours.com

www.inselhuepfen.de 

www.pedalo.com/radreisen/kroatien

-- all boat and bike tours in beautiful Kroatia and more european locations

www.cycletouringbooks.com

-- Author: Michael J. Lyon

www.cycle-west.com

French/England bike tours

www.butterfield.com

luxury esorted cycling vacations, also hiking and multisports adventures

-- example: Burgundy/France- Castles, vineyards, quiet backroads

www.ciclismoclassico.com

Biking in Tuscany

-- four to five-star lodging, Bianchi roadbikes included

www.duvine.com

-- Spain and elsewhere

http://www.die-bodensee-karte.de

 -- mit dem Rad oder zu Fuss um den "swabian ocean"- coming soon!

 -- Stay overnight in Austria, eat lunch in Germany, hike thereafter in Switzerland

 -- www.kunsthausbregenz.at; your soul will be entrenched by art collections from around the world

 -- www.bodenseeschifffahrt.de: enjoy a tour over the lake or connect to other cities

 -- www.mainau.de: die Blumeninsel Deutschlands

DIE DEUTSCHE HOPFENSTRASSE

"the German Hop&barley road/tour"

www.hallertau.by

www.hopfenmuseum.de

-- the geographic area in Bavaria called "Hallertau" is the largest hop producing area in the world!

-- the road starts in the city of "Freising" and ends in the town of "Abensberg".

---- German Hop museum in the town of Wolznach

---- a sightseeing platform in the town of Landersdorf, overlooking the neverending hop fields

---- the "Weissbier brewery" of Kuchlbaur, which includes a 100 ft high artistic "beer" tower created by German artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

-- did you know that there is a "Hop tea" existing?

THERMAL BATHS Germany

WHY WELLNESSbaths?

- Mineralbath: relaxing the muscular structure, stimulates the blood circulation and Metabolism. It is known to contribute to support the healing process with chronic rheumatitis and Rheumatism in general.

- Sulphurbath: increase of positive effect of warmth during healing processes. Sulphuric hydrogen penetrates the skin into the bloodstream.

- Solebath: a bath with high content of salt- contributes to the healing process of skin diseases and allergies; frees the pulmonary paths and reduces congestion. Supports Metabolic deficiencies, kidney inflammations, digestive track problems.

- Moorbath: creates relaxation, positive for the immune system and increases metabolism. Contains Huminacids, which help block inflammation and pain.

- Sauna- the absolute metabolism enhancer! It reduces Cold spurs due to the bodies resistance to outside temperature changes. Sweating reduces stress, relaxes muscles and detoxes the body.

-- Bad Duerrheim- Solemar

-- Erding- Therme

-- Bad Toelz- Therme

-- Titisee Neustadt- Badeparadies Schwarzwald

-- Bergisch Gladbach- Mediterana; 14 Sauna and Bath-creations ( Persian Bath-Rajasthanihaus/Ayurveda, Maurian Steambath ). Low Natrium containing Mineral water pumped from 120m depth. Sulphur-bath, Oxygenquirl/basin, Saltbath, Hydrogen-Carbonat Massagebath; Sportsarea and Fitness corner

-- Therme Bad Aibling- Subwate-rmusical basin, Sauna area ( Kelo-, Eucalyptus-, Rosequartz sauna and more ); Moor-steambath ( inflammation reducing- pain reducing- muscle stimulation ); Steam Icebath!

-- Zwickau- Johannisbad: built in 1904, Snowchamber!

-- Schoenebeck/ Bad Salzelmen an der Elbe (River)- Solequell: 3.5% saltwater

FUN BATHS Germany

-- Brandenburg, Krausnick: "Tropical Islands"- a former airship hanger converted tropical fun park with a beach!

--  Baden Wuerttemberg, Titisee- Neutadt: Badeparadies Schwarzwald

ALPS HIKING AND TRAIN TOURS

www.alpinehikers.com

www.wall.visitberlin.com

-- 25th anniversary of the fall of the BERLIN WALL! Highlight: Nov 9th is the 7+ miles illumination of the former wall line with helium filled balloons

-- Sightseeing: Brandenburger Tor, Museum Checkpoint Charlie, Alexanderplatz, Reichtagsgebaeude, Juedische Maedchenschule, Neukoelln District

MUNICH

-- Attractions include Allianz Arena- FC Bayern Munich, Hofbraeu Haus, Englisher Garden, Marienplatz, The Residenz main royal palace of Bavaria (1508-1918), Nymhenburger Palace, Asamkirche, BMW Museum, Deutsche Museum

FRANKFURT

-- Attractions include Hauptwache Train station, Kleinmarkthalle, Roemerberg, Alte Oper, die Zeil, boat the river Main, raodtrips into the wine regions, Main and area castles

The River Mosel valley

--- from Trier to Cochem, find open wineries for wine tasting and great food. Lodge in fine hotels or great B&B's. Visit castles or get married inside one!

Alpencrossing- mit dem Mountainbike von Memmingen nach Sirmione am Gardasee

 -- coming soon!

Travel to France

- coming soon! You can contact us anytime in advance...

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLION

www.sunfrance.com

Comite Regional du Tourisme

-- What other region offers a breathtaking coastline, adiverse natural scenery and cultural heritage?

-- The city of Montpellier is the home of the oldest university of Europe.

-- The city of Sete is considered "the Venice of the Languedoc" due to its location between the mediterranean sea and its lagunas- including live painters in the smallest streets.

-- The city of Carcassonne with its medieval castle, built with double walls during the 2th and 4th Century- a UNESCO world heritage site since 1997! Visit the pictoresque downtown area- an a medieval knight's festival each August!

-- The city of Nimes, build during the Romain empire, with its Amphitheatre and the "Maison Carree", one of few existing temples. Visit bull fights or horse races ("feria"), also in the neighboring cities of Beziers and Ceret- usually organized once to twice a year.

-- FOr 400 years now, the "fifth season", which is Karneval ( Mardi gras ) tkes place from January through March. Cities like Limoux celebrate Karneval each weekend with masked people, parades and music bands.

FRENCHIES IN NORTH AMERIKA?

-- MONTREAL- alongside French Polynesia, French West Indies and other french "DOMTOM"- is "the" frenchie Hip place to be!

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Travel to the United Kingdom

WALES by HORSES

www.free-rein.co.uk

-- self- guided or guided trail rides of any lenght, from 2-12 days. April- October. Always bring a helmet, rain gear and boots; half-chaps for longer duration rides.

-- located outside medieval Hay-on-Wye, Wales. B&B's: thebearhay.com, eatdrinksleep.ltd.uk

-- other attractions include various hiking trails, kayaking opportunities and many castles.

DOWNTON ABBEY-TV Drama re-visited

www.kensingtontours.com

-- London Elite package- 60 day window only when Highclere castle is open to public

-- Windsor Castle cocktails, Bleinheim Palace ( Churchills ancestral home ) private tour, Highgrove house of Prince Charles- gardens

CITY OF BATH

-- 120 miles west of London

-- World Heritage Site

-- Georgian Architecture and romain ruins and baths

www.earthwatch.org

-- Nonprofit Org that staffs scientific research projects with volunteers

-- past: unearth pottery etc from Roman Fort around Arbeia, South Shields, England

SCOTLAND
 

- Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides: Castle Duart, 800yr ancestral home of McLean dynasty

AUSTRIA

-  the Kitzbuehl Alps

--- Sport Hotel Fontana: Valley of lake Piller ( Pillerseetal )

Tirolia

www.trauttmansdorff.it

-- visit the exotic- mediterranean gardens of this castle at Meran.

-- Visit Bozen- sunny terraces, bacon and wine, shopping, hiking trails left and right though wine mountains. Hike on the Europe hike trail no. 1 from Jenesien to Langfenn at the Salten mountain.

ITALY

-- Sardinia:

--- Cagliari; Arborera- 4-Star Hotel Horse Country Resort

-- Puglia (Apulia)

--- Grotta della Poesia, near Torre dell'Orso

--- Alberobello, Rione Monti- circular stone structures with pointy roofs, called "trulli"

--- Lecce: Basilica di Santa Croce; 16th century castello; romain amphitheater

-- Sicily:

--- discover Greek, Arab and Spanish influenced culinary travel

--- Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples and city of Syracuse

--- Volcano Aetna hiking and biking trips

- Pantelleria:

-- Snorkeling, Hot springs

-- http://www.italybyvespa.com- discover Bella Italia by Vespa- and in 2014 add one day of driving a Ferrari experience to your dream vacation!

Aldige River, Italy- padling/Kayak marathon - 36km- ( via American Canoe Association "ACA"/ also have a European Office )

--- via Kayak Camp, LLC of Roanoke; Ben Lawry water paddling instructor

Dolomites and South Tirolia

--- Pictoresque corners everywhere, artistic mountain ranges and buildings, mediterranean climate!

--- "Wellness and Health" City of Meran; the capital of Bozen; UNESCO world heritage Dolomites; the Lago di Garda lake; South Tirolian wine street;  the cities of Kastelruth, St. Ulrich and more, the Sellapass through the Dolomites; Sirmione-Riva del Garda-Malcesine cities at the Garda lake.

TUSCANY

--- WALK from: Montepulciano to Monticello- Pienza- San Quirico d'Orcia- Montalcino-Villa a Tolli- Sant'Antimo

--- Rocca d'Orcia to Bagno Vignoni natural thermal baths

--- www.castellodicasole.com- rent or own!

www.girosole.com

-- FERRARI TOURS

www.baglionihotels.com

-- tour Rome, Florence or Milano and more in a Ferrari!

www.mangialonga.com 

-- gastrocultural hike through wine country in La Morra, Italy. Many others exist as well all over, even in Switzerland and Tirolia.

Portugal

-Azore Islands

-- 9 islands, ~1000 miles west of Lisbonrce

-- Sao Miguel; Ponta Delgada capital, hiking above lago canario, 

-- Terceira; 

-- Sao Jorge; 1300ft cliffs, Sao Jorge cheese, 

-- Pico: Mount Pico hiking, lava cave "Gruta das Torres", close to island of Faial...blue whale watching, UNESCO world heritage site, 

- Faial; renowned large marina; remote water falls; 

Norway

- Vega Island: 6500 island archipelago, UNESCO world Heritage site

Finland

- Sleep in Igloos while watching the Northern Lights or Arctic Summer-- www.kakslauttanen.fi

ICELAND

www.iceland.nordicvisitor.com/travel-deals/self-drive-tours

-- discover Iceland by road- active volcanos, hot springs, fuming natural steam vents, geysers, breathtaking waterfalls

-- Extreme surfing next to icebergs- a black sand shore- barely liquid state of water! Just in front of the shore is a steep break that stretches from deep underneath the surface, and hitting a shallow sandbar: the result are barrels of barrels of a surfer's dream! Remember that you only see the tips of the icebergs.... ( read the full story in Mens Journal January 2014 edition )

http://airows.com/20-incredible-photos-that-will-make-you-want-to-visit-iceland/

Travel to Spain

- COSTA DE LA LUZ

-- Cities of Sevilla, Jerez, Cadiz, Arcos de la Frontera: Wine tasting, horse shows, Bull fights, food courts, paella and tapas bars!

-- add on: Gibraltar, Morrocco, the Algarve coast in southern Portugal

- GIBRALTAR

-- rock of Gibraltar, Strait of Gibraltar.

- Biking trips: coastal regions, inner Spain Mountain trips, from Barcelona to Pyrenees, from Spain to Portugal via Valencia and Elmira's half peninsula - more tbd!

Transatlantic Crossings

www.Cunard.com/cruise-types/transatlantic-cruises

ADRIA region

-- Northern Italy, Croatia, Montenegro: Venice, Dubrovnik, small islands and pictoresque coastal towns

- Dubrovnik

-- Fortress Lovrijenac is the city's symbol: over 36ft thick outer walls

--- Kroatia's largest cultural festival called Summer Festival mid July through Mid August

-- Medieval looking downtown and harbor- no cars allowed!

-- old downtown is surrounded by a 25 meter high wall which can be walked upon

-- main street is made from marble

-- "Sponza palace"/ Dominikan monastery/

-- Knight Roland Statue, 600 years old; Plaza Luza

-- small city beach and turquois Adrian sea

-  Lopud, on Lopud Island: Sunj beach, medieval ruins, Franciscan 15th century monastery

- National Park of Plitvice, Croatia

TURKEY

-- The Turkish Southern coast harbours many of the finest beaches in Europe: the Turkish Riviera

--- Taurus Mountains

--- sample beaches: Kleopatra Beach of Alanya with its byzantinian church at the top of its eastern mountain range

--- Attractions:

-----visit Kursunlu, one of the nicest waterfalls with crystal clear water, surrounded by century old trees

-----visit the antique Amphitheatre of Aspendos- live theatre/concerts and more

- Antalya

-- old town and city beach Konyaalti

-- Koepruelue National Park/Canyon

-- Ruins of Perge, approximately 10 miles south of Antalya

- Side

-- Apollon tempel

-- Manavgat water falls

- Alanya

-- Red tower of Alanya

--Tourism hot spot with vibrant night life ( example: Open Air Disco's Robin Hood/James Dean )

GREECE

Dodecanese constellation, island of Kastellorizo: "blue grotto" sea cavern; castle ruins

CYPRUS

-- City of Kyrenia, Four stars Hotel "Oscar Resport", "Vuni Palace"

-- City of Nikosia

-- City of Famagusta

—- Galaxia Kriti

RUSSIA

-- TRAIN RIDE "TRANSSIBIRIA": from Moscow to Peking! Pass through Wolga, Kasan ( Minarette ), the Ural mountains, Jekaterinburg ( historical ), through Sibiria, Nowosibirsk, Irkutsk at the lake of Baikal. The Mongolian half desert, Goby desert, Peking.

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