Locations
Choosing the right location is the foundation of the session. To help you choose the perfect location, I’ve put together a list with a lot of variety from castles and vineyards to cobblestoned Medieval villages.
You’ll notice that the locations are spread throughout Rhineland Pfalz. It would be a pity to limit locations to only the Kaiserslautern area when we happen to be surrounded by incredible beauty with the Moselle and Rhein Valleys to our north and the Palatinate Forest to our south.
I am also open to other locations if you have suggestions such as your home. And if you are thinking of bigger, further afield places such as Paris or Venice, let’s make those plans happen!
The locations on the key are listed geographically in the way you would read comic book speech bubbles. Each listing below has sample photos, descriptions, and travel times so you can get an idea of the atmosphere and color palettes.
Let me know if you have any questions about any of these locations. You should feel a connection to the location. What draws you in?
(As of now, these sample photos were taken in the winter. So as the seasons change, so will the natural colors of the places. I will do my best to update the locations throughout the year.)
#1 Bremm
Bremm is a romantic wine village located on a bend of the Moselle River. The small town is backed by steep vineyard slopes. St. Lawrence Church in town and the ruins of a Kloster across the river are also points of interests.
Hiking/Walking Level- Easy
Stroller Friendly- Yes
Parking- Kirchstraße 22, 56814 Bremm, Germany
From Ramstein 1:50
From Baumholder 1:35
From Wiesbaden 1:35
From Spangdahlem 1:00
#2 GEIERLAY
Photos and info coming soon...
From Ramstein 1:30
From Baumholder 1:20
From Wiesbaden 1:15
From Spangdahlem 1:10
#3 BACHARACH
Bacharach is a charming town along the Rhine River with vineyards, cobblestone streets, half-timber houses, and Stahleck Castle. (There are many vineyards surrounding the town although you don’t see them in the sample photos.)
*The ruins of Burg Stahlberg are near and can be added to this location for longer sessions.
Hiking/Walking Level- Easy, Walking down many stairs
Stroller Friendly- No
Parking- Along the river, Across the road from Langstraße 58, 55422 Bacharach, Germany
(This location works best if we start at the top of the town and work our way down.)
From Ramstein 1:15
From Baumholder 1:30
From Wiesbaden 50 mins
From Spangdahlem 1:18
#4 BERNKASTEL
Bernkastel is a colorful medieval German town along the Moselle River. Although the town is tiny, the area has cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, a castle, and even a small waterfall in a nearby gorge. Interior of castle is closed in winter.
Hiking/Walking Level- Easy
Stroller Friendly- In town and castle- yes, Gorge- no
Parking- Gestade 18, 54470 Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
From Ramstein 1:15
From Baumholder 1:00
From Wiesbaden 1:40
From Spangdahlem 27 mins
#5 MEHLINGER HEIDE
Mehlinger Heide is a beautiful nature reserve and has the largest heathlands in southern Germany. In August and September, the reserve turns purple with heather blooms. The reserve is still lovely the rest of the year.
Hiking/Walking Level- Easy
Stroller Friendly- No
Parking- Across the street from Ludwigstraße 105, 67678 Mehlingen, Germany
From Ramstein 20 mins
From Baumholder 41 mins
From Wiesbaden 1:10
From Spangdahlem 1:30
#6 EISWOOG
Photos and info coming soon...
From Ramstein 30 mins
From Baumholder 1:00
From Wiesbaden 1:00
From Spangdahlem 1:46
#7 NEULEININGEN
Neuleiningen is a quaint, storybook village in the Upper Rhine Valley. The town’s streets are narrow and laid with cobblestone. There are castle ruins at the top of the town which is surrounded by fields of vineyards.
Hiking/Walking Level- Easy
Stroller Friendly- No, Stairs
Parking- Am Kreuz 1, 67271 Neuleiningen, Germany
From Ramstein 40 mins
From Baumholder 1:00
From Wiesbaden 1:10
From Spangdahlem 1:55
#8 Wassergarten Reden
Wassergarten Reden is a former open-pit mine redesigned into a unique water garden. The small park has a modern, urban vibe with a waterfall walk way and 5 shallow pools.
Hiking/Walking Level- Easy
Stroller Friendly- Yes
Parking- Am Bergwerk Reden 10, 66578 Schiffweiler, Germany
From Ramstein 35 mins
From Baumholder 48 mins
From Wiesbaden 1:45
From Spangdahlem 1:20
#9 KESSEL/ WITCH'S CAULDRON
Kessel is German for Witch’s Cauldron and refers to a hidden, idyllic valley. This wild gorge has small waterfalls and a stream that meanders under the canopy of rich forest.
Hiking/Walking Level- Moderate, 20 min hike into the valley, 30 min hike back out of the valley
Stroller Friendly- No
Parking- Saalstadter Strasse K18, 66919 Herschberg, Germany
From Ramstein 35 mins
From Baumholder 48 mins
From Wiesbaden 1:45
From Spangdahlem 1:20
#10 TRIPPSTADT
The Karlstal Gorge has a wild, romantic path that run beside a stream and over small wooden bridges. This rocky gorge features a moss-covered gazebo and sandstone rocks in the Palatinate Forest.
Hiking/Walking Level- Easy
Stroller Friendly- No
Parking- Wilensteinermühle 1, 67705 Trippstadt, Germany
From Ramstein 26 mins
From Baumholder 55 mins
From Wiesbaden 1:15
From Spangdahlem 1:20
#11 NEUSTADT
Photos and info coming soon...
From Ramstein 1:00
From Baumholder 1:20
From Wiesbaden 1:20
From Spangdahlem 2:15
#12 ALTDAHN
Photos and info coming soon...
From Ramstein 1:00
From Baumholder 1:15
From Wiesbaden 2:00
From Spangdahlem 2:00
#13 NESSELBERG
Nesselberg Felsen is a sandstone plateau that rises above the Palatinate Forest. The hike through vibrant forest to this rock massif is worth the panoramic views of the forest.
*This location is only for adults. There are edges at the top that would not be safe for kids.
Hiking/Walking Level- Difficult, 30 min hike
Stroller Friendly- No
Parking- Schulstraße 8, 76848 Lug, Germany
From Ramstein 1:00
From Baumholder 1:15
From Wiesbaden 1:45
From Spangdahlem 2:00
#14 WEGELNBURG
Wegelnburg is a ruined castle on the border with France with panoramic views of the Wasgau Forest. The stone of the castle and views of the forest are worth the hike. The hike to the castle is though forest.
Hiking/Walking Level- Difficult, 45 min
Stroller Friendly- No
Parking- D525, 67510 Lembach, France,
*Parking for this location is just on the other side of the French border. The cell reception in the area is very spotty, so we would meet in a nearby town and drive to the location together. Meet at Gebüger Str. 2, 66996 Schönau (Pfalz), Germany
From Ramstein 1:15
From Baumholder 1:28
From Wiesbaden 2:10
From Spangdahlem 2:15
#15 KAKTEENLAND
Kakteenland is large cactus store located in a spacious atrium. This location has an offbeat, colorful feel with great light. Photography here is welcome. The area also has many vineyard fields which can be added to the session.
Hiking/Walking Level- Easy
Stroller Friendly- Yes
Parking- Wengelspfad 1, 76889 Steinfeld, Germany
From Ramstein 1:30
From Baumholder 1:45
From Wiesbaden 1:50
From Spangdahlem 2:30
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