Rhine River Valley, Germany
Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights pass by on a boat cruise down the Upper Middle Rhine in Germany. Beginning in Rüdesheim and ending in Sankt Goar, this scenic stretch of the valley is lined by sloping vineyards with villages nestled along the banks and medieval castles lie around every bend. Camera by Kirk Thompson.
Here are some of the highlights with timestamps...
00:00 Rüdesheim am Rhein, with Bingen on the opposing side of the river
00:46 the Niederwald Monument
01:11 the Mouse Tower
02:10 the ruins of Ehrenfels Castle
02:38 Rheinstein Castle
03:29 Rheichenstein Castle and the town of Trechtingshausen
05:36 Sooneck Castle
05:49 the town of Niederheimbach and its castle, the Heimburg
07:09 Fürstenberg Castle and the town of Oberdiebach
08:51 Stahleck Castle and the town of Bacharach
09:52 Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
10:18 Gutenfels Castle and the town of Kaub
11:52 Schönburg Castle and the town of Oberwesel
16:48 Castle Katz in the town of Sankt Goarshausen
17:22 the town of Sankt Goar
18:03 views from Rheinfels Castle in Sankt Goar