A Natural Paradise of Exceptional Beauty

Rhinehesse offers to the visitor terrific panoramas and enchanting corners. Over the centuries developed a great variety of gardens and orchards. Whether farmers gardens, English gardens, rose gardens or mill gardens. You have the choice and can decide to participate at one of the many guided tours.

For the rambler there are are many interesting footpaths. Some of them are arranged around a theme. How about an exploration of herbs that grow in the wild or in special gardens? Learn how herbs are used as medicine based on the teachings by Hildegard von Bingen (a famous scholar in medieval Germany). Or go for a tasting of herb-flavoured liqueurs or local dishes prepared with local herbs.

Are you interested in historic mills? Then go on a guided walking tour on the "Mühlenweg". Along the Seebach stream you will find many historic mills. Many of the mills are preserved or restored and are open to the public. Or discover a part of the historic "Pilgrimage Route of St. James" that lead to Santiago de Composetalla in Spain. About 14 km of the pilgrimage route have been restored to honour its importance and impact it had on Europe's history.