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Anyone spending their holiday in Rhineland-Palatinate can enjoy many regions with a diversity of nature and an abundance of attractions: Discover the idyllic river valleys of the Moselle and Rhine, Ahr, Lahn and Nahe. Immerse yourself in the forests and hills of the Eifel, Hunsrück and Westerwald mountains. And enjoy the extensive vineyards in Rhine-Hesse and the Palatinate. Visit fascinating historic towns and cities such as Trier, Mainz and Koblenz or some of the many fairytale castles and palaces. Make the most of outstanding hiking trails and cycle routes. Sample the local wines or try out some of the treatments on offer in the many wellness and spa facilities in the region. A holiday in Rhineland-Palatinate truly is delightful!

Under "Cycle route network" you can view the regions with the network of cycle routes listed – and using the cycle route planner you can also devise routes in the tourist regions which cross state borders. Try it out – for example, in the Eifel mountains, along the Lahn or in the PAMINA area. The same also applies for the other neighbouring regions.

Ahr
Blick auf den Weinort Mayschoß im Ahrtal © www.ahrtal.deThe Ahr Valley is in the northern part of Rhineland-Palatinate, but its southern slopes still get plenty of sunshine. There is no other explanation as to why this particular region is so successful in producing red wine. The grapes that grow here on steep, terraced vineyards make glowing, velvety red wines, some of the best of their type in Germany. The Red Wine Trail winds past these sunny spots with the river almost always in view. No wonder the wine festivals in Ahrweiler, Dernau and Mayschoss have become such places of pilgrimage for red wine enthusiasts.
Eifel
Enztal-Tunnel bei Neuerburg © Eifel Tourismus GmbHThe earth has retained signs of its fiery past here more than anywhere else in Germany. The landscape between the Moselle and the Ahr is dotted with the cones of extinct volcanoes and blue crater lakes or meres. Interested in more volcanic history? Travel along the German Volcanoes Route with its numerous geological attractions. Discovery tours take visitors into a lush region of hidden valleys and unspoilt areas, the rich cultural history of which is reflected in its castles and abbeys.
Hunsrück
Wasserburgruine Baldenau bei Morbach © Dubois / Hunsrück-Touristik GmbHSchinderhannes, the notorious bandit, has long since disappeared from the vast forests of the Hunsrück. In his place are adventurous walkers following in the footsteps of the Romans and the Celts, exploring their ancient settlement sites in these hills. Walking the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig, recently voted Germany's most beautiful long-distance trail, involves walking through moorland, along wooden boardwalks and past strange piles of quartzite blocks.
Lahn Valley
Lahn-Radweg © Lahntal Tourismus Verband e.V.Proud castles, impressive churches, monasteries and cathedrals testify to the culture of the Lahn river valley.
Moselle-Saar
Calmont-Region: Blick auf Neef, Bremm und Ediger-Eller © Petra StüningLike a blue ribbon, it undulates between Trier and Koblenz along one of Germany's most beautiful river valleys.
Palatinate
Maikammer © Tourist-Information Neustadt a.d. Weinstraße, Rolf SchädlerThis is the southernmost region of Rhineland-Palatinate, where the weather and climate are particularly benevolent. Beyond the Palatinate Forest in the direction of the Rhine, the scenery is reminiscent of the Garden of Eden. Pink almond blossom appears in early spring, in summer the farms and gardens are bursting with figs, lemons and tall oleander bushes and in autumn the grape harvest begins in the sunny, fragrant vineyards.
Rhine-Hesse
Weinlandschaften in Rheinhessen, Foto: Klaus Baranenko, WormsA unique mix – Rhine-Hesse has something for every taste, not least its wines. Young, ambitious winemakers in Germany's largest wine-making region are using a selection of grape varieties, each of which reflects the Rhine-Hesse "terroir". The wines range from an unpretentious, refreshing everyday tipple to great, internationally acclaimed vintages.
The Nahe region
Rotenfels bei Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg © Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbHThe Nahe region has been particularly blessed with natural riches. The River Nahe, one of the Rhine's tributaries, passes through a region which produces fruity, aromatic wines to captivate lovers of the grape.
The Romantic Rhine
Mäuseturm bei Bingen, Ruine Ehrenfels bei Rüdesheim © Romantischer Rhein Tourismus GmbH, gierfotobonn.euThe romantic Middle Rhine is a river valley straight out of a picture book, with precipitous cliffs, steep vineyards, a castle perched on virtually every hilltop and pretty villages lining the river banks on either side. Myths and legends abound here, such as the story of Loreley, the beautiful siren of the rocks. The scenery is the stuff of dreams and villages and towns such as Bacharach, Boppard, St. Goar and Linz epitomise the charm of this remarkable area with its rich cultural heritage. UNESCO has recognised the importance of the region by designating the Upper Middle Rhine Valley a World Heritage site.
Westerwald
Hochfläche bei Hilgenroth © Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH"Like a fresh breeze" - is how this region likes to describe itself and it truly is a refreshing, verdant area of largely unspoilt countryside with vast forests and tranquil river valleys. It is ideal for walkers and fans of the new sport of Nordic walking. The new Westerwald-Steig long-distance walking trail has recently been opened, leading for example to a rocky area known as "the end of the world". The rivers Sieg, Dill, Lahn and Rhine encircle the Westerwald forest, many parts of which still remain completely wild. Westerwald people,
Saarland
Blick von der Cloef auf die Saarschleife © Wolfgang Staudt, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia CommonsSaarland is located in western Germany covering an area of 2,570 km2 (990 sq mi) and a population of 995,600 (2015), the smallest German state in both area and population apart from the city-states of Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg.[3] Saarbrücken is the state capital and largest city, while other major cities include Neunkirchen and Saarlouis. Saarland is surrounded by France to the west (apart from a few km of the Moselle river bordering Luxembourg) and south and the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate to the north and east (Source: Wikipedia).
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The Greater Region
Die Grossregion © Interreg IV-A „Tourismusmarketing für die GroßregionThe region with the most World Heritage Sites, festivals, nature reserves and most of the top chefs. The region at the heart of Europe. The Greater Region is composed of the six regions of the Saarland, Lorraine, Luxembourg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Belgian Wallonia and the German-speaking region of Belgium.
The PAMINA region
Region PAMINA – Bienwald © VIS-A-VIS Informationsbüro LauterbourgThe PAMINA region is perfect for cycling without borders in the heart of Europe. Located around the Rhine and Lauter rivers, the PAMINA region stretches from the northern Vosges and the Palatinate Forest, incorporating the fertile Rhine plain and the Rhine, to the Kraichgau region and the foothills of the northern Black Forest. The melodic sounding name PAMINA stands for the three areas which make up the region: PA for Palatinate/South Palatinate, MI for the Baden region of Mittlerer Oberrhein and NA for North Alsace.