In the Heart of the Hiking & Biking Paradise of the Vorder-Hunsrück
"Why go to distant Places, when the Best are so near" ?
Kratzenburg in the Heart of the Vorder-Hunsrück, on the Plateau between the Romantic River Rhein and Mosel (about 10Km distance & 475m Altitude).
Hiking & Biking trails
Just recently in 2017, the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig was chosen as Germany's most popular long-distance trail for the 2nd time after 2009. More than 10.000 votes in the remote and little known Hunsrück, and lay well in front of the second placed Frankensteig and the Salzalpensteig, located in the top tourism regions of Bavaria and Austria. A total of 28,000 hikers and readers took part in the nationwide vote organized by the magazine "Wandermagazin"
No other region in Germany has achieved this accolade for the 2nd time.
Hiking & Biking trails
Just recently in 2017, the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig was chosen as Germany's most popular long-distance trail for the 2nd time after 2009. More than 10.000 votes in the remote and little known Hunsrück, and lay well in front of the second placed Frankensteig and the Salzalpensteig, located in the top tourism regions of Bavaria and Austria. A total of 28,000 hikers and readers took part in the nationwide vote organized by the magazine "Wandermagazin"
No other region in Germany has achieved this accolade for the 2nd time.
Hiking in the Ehrbachklamm
Hiking with guests in the Ehrbachklamm, entry direct from Kratzenburg.
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Happy children
Happy children, our first guests in the "William Wallace Suite" with our dog Josie.
Happy children
Happy children, our first guests in the "William Wallace Suite" with our dog Josie.
Geierlay Bridge
Geierlay Steel Rope Bridge, Moersdorf/Kastellaun, one of Germany’s longest and most Scenic (360 m) – In the Heart of the Hunsrück-
Die Marksburg
The Marksburg is one of the best preserved castles on the Rhein.
Over 58 castles can be visited in approximately 60 km radius. This is the highest density of Castles in Germany, if not Europe. A Landscape that is unrivaled.
The Upper Mid Rhine Valley is one of the largest and oldest cultural Landscapes in all of Europe and is considered to be the epitome of the Rhein-romantic. The great variety and the beauty of the Mid Rhine have also been recognized by UNESCO and includes the 65 km section between the old Roman City of Koblenz and the Cities of Bingen and Rüdesheim since 2002 in the List of „ WORLD HERITAGE SITES“.
Die Marksburg
The Marksburg is one of the best preserved castles on the Rhein.
Over 58 castles can be visited in approximately 60 km radius. This is the highest density of Castles in Germany, if not Europe. A Landscape that is unrivaled.
The Upper Mid Rhine Valley is one of the largest and oldest cultural Landscapes in all of Europe and is considered to be the epitome of the Rhein-romantic. The great variety and the beauty of the Mid Rhine have also been recognized by UNESCO and includes the 65 km section between the old Roman City of Koblenz and the Cities of Bingen and Rüdesheim since 2002 in the List of „ WORLD HERITAGE SITES“.
Birkenhof Kratzenburg
At the edge of the village is our local organic farm, with it‘s hardworking, best looking, Farmer’s Wife in the Area "Alex". She offers fresh eggs from free-running chickens, Top Quality meat from Scottish cattle (Belted Galloways), sausage and milk from Goats. All animals are kept in accordance with the motto "Class instead of Mass". Alex and Michael intend opening a small Organic Farm Shop in the near future, we can’t wait! Check it out:
Homely Kratzenburg
Another reason why Eddie feels so at home in Kratzenburg, even the Cows in Kratzenburg come from Scotland. Belted Galloways, or "Belties" as they are called in Scotland. Belted Galloways were first documented in the 16th century in the Scottish south-west province of Galloway. They are believed to have been crossed with Aberdeen Angus, a plausible explanation for the delicious high quality meat.
Homely Kratzenburg
Another reason why Eddie feels so at home in Kratzenburg, even the Cows in Kratzenburg come from Scotland. Belted Galloways, or "Belties" as they are called in Scotland. Belted Galloways were first documented in the 16th century in the Scottish south-west province of Galloway. They are believed to have been crossed with Aberdeen Angus, a plausible explanation for the delicious high quality meat.
Our local Beekeeper
One of our Little Guests visiting our local Beekeeper Hermann, where you can purchase fresh Honey.
Paddy´s Ranch
Our local horse farm.
Paddy´s Ranch
Our local horse farm.