Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rebecca Ann Hughes covers travel, culture and food in Europe. Setting out as a solo female hiker can be a daunting experience, so ...

The German National Tourism Office is promoting hiking or walking as one of the best ways to explore Germany. Germany has excellent hiking trails for all ability levels. Germany is promoting ...

Like many a peaceful countryside walk, the one my husband and I took on a recent Sunday through quiet farmland near the Luxembourg border had rolling green hills, a cooling breeze and birdsong. Side ...

Five stunning wine hiking areas let you explore the German countryside while sipping delicious local wine, including Pinot Gris, Riesling and Burgundy. This activity is delightful throughout the year, ...

Nestled within the Rhine Gorge 60 miles from Kaiserslautern and 30 miles from Wiesbaden, Germany, the medieval town of Bacharach is one of the Rhineland’s lesser-known attractions. It doesn’t have the ...

The River Rhine is one of the most historically and culturally important rivers in the world. Emerging in the mighty Alps in Switzerland, it flows north and west across a vast stretch of central ...

At the edge of a trail in Germany’s picturesque Black Forest region, waterlogged steps sink into ankle-deep water and mud, requiring careful footing. The pathway's truly unique feature, though, is ...