RKH Palatinate

The Palatinate is considered an insider tip among Germany's holiday regions. Generous vineyards and quiet wine-growing villages along the German Wine Route meet a cozy way of life and down-to-earth, hearty cuisine. But not only wine lovers and connoisseurs will get their money's worth in the region in southwestern Germany: Hikers, climbers, cyclists and nature lovers will find optimal conditions for extensive tours in the endless forest areas of the Palatinate Forest and one of Germany's most important sport climbing areas in the red sandstone cliffs around Dahn and Annweiler. The countless castles and ruins on the mountain ranges are not only highlights for all outdoor activities, but also make the Palatinate a varied holiday destination for families with children.

This comprehensive guide invites you to discover the region in all its facets: From the Northern Wine Route and the Northern Palatinate via the Nahe Valley and the Rhine Plain to the Southern Palatinate and the Alsatian border area, from the cities of Worms, Speyer and Kaiserslautern to the quiet old towns of Annweiler and Landau, from the most beautiful trails to the Donnersberg to the extraordinary rock formations on the Nahe. If you want to discover the Palatinate individually, you will not only find detailed information in this travel guide about all the places and landscapes worth seeing, but also about the history, culture and traditions of this region.

Each chapter begins with a two-page spread introducing the contents with an overview map of the region, highlights, and page references. Page number boxes, color coordinated with the chapters, facilitate orientation in the book. Of course, the travel guide contains tried and tested practical tips on travel questions from AZ. The extensive foreword contains overview pages with descriptions of all regions, an annual overview of festivals and events, route suggestions and personal top tips from the author.