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Horseback riding tours
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Germany
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Castles of the Rhine and Lahn
Westerwald
Germany
Join us on a progressive ride through the mountains and forests of Germany's “Taunus” and “the Westerwald” ranges along the Rhine and Lahn. You will experience first-hand the antiquated castles, cloisters and rural country estates of the country and ride along the quiet forest trails through endless, enchanting nature, exploring the deep valleys and hidden back-country. One evening you will have the chance to dine at a castle dating back to the middle ages, while the next day you will see a spectacular demonstration of the falcons at the Maus Fortress. Another highlight of this special Rhine and Lahn holiday is a visit to the cloister of Arnstein and a unique overnight at an old watermill in the Gelbachtal. All accommodations (not including the watermill) are in quaint and comfortable country inns, with the charms of rural Germany.
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Progressive Ride (no camping)
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Meeting:
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Limburg
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Airport:
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Frankfurt
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Transfer:
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Limburg (Lahn) train station or Limburg (Süd)
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
Max
10 riders
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Trip Brochure (PDF) 
Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2012
Rates include:
Accommodations, all meals except on Day 1 , 5.5 riding days
| A | 2012 | 8 day trip, AP except first night dinner | 8d / 7n | €1205 | $1615 |
| Single supplement per night (pay locally if available) | €15 | $20 |
Rates Note:
Single rooms: if available, please pay locally
Transfer Option:
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2012
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Group Transfer from Limburg/Lahn Train Station
This is a "Group Rate" - to be paid locally
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$40
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Closest airport is Frankfurt. Limburg lies between Koblenz and Giessen, Cologne and Frankfurt/Main. Trains run frequently to Limburg (Lahn) train station and Limburg (Süd) train station. Transfer from train station -- arrive in the late afternoon and depart after breakfast on the last day.
Rates do not include:
No meals on Day 1, all drinks. Transfer from Limburg train station and entry fees.
Single room supplements are to be paid locally when available (not guaranteed).
Ride through Taunus and Westerwald, along the Rhine and Lahn rivers...
Day 1: Arrival in Limburg in the late afternoon, transfer to Molsberg and overnight at a local farm (dinner on your own today).
Day 2: We enjoy a hearty German breakfast and gather up the horses to be groomed. You will be matched with your horse for the next week. After lunch, you start your ride in the direction of Reckenthal where you will stay overnight at the “Fischerhof”, home of the “Wanderreit-akademie” – the academy for trek riding in Germany.
Day 3: Today is a beautiful ride through the valley Gelbachtal and a picnic lunch at “Burg Nassau” with panoramic views. In the afternoon you’ll reach the guesthouse “Hofgut Dachsborn” in Nassau on the Lahn.
Day 4: Riding along the Rhine River you reach Castle Marksburg in Braubach where you stop for lunch and visit the castle. Overnight back at the “Hofgut Dachsborn” estate.
Day 5: The ride takes you past Fort Reichenberg in St. Goarshausen with a picnic lunch above the Rhine. At the castle Maus you’ll enjoy a presentation of the birds of prey of the castle’s falconry. Overnight in a guesthouse.
Day 6: Today you may visit the cloister Arnstein above the river Lahn. We will have another enjoyable picnic lunch. Overnight in an old, rustic water mill in the valley Gelbachtal.
Day 7: Today, the horses will take you back across the river Lahn (border between the Westerwald and the Taunus) to the departure point of this ride. Arrival time around 6:00 PM for a farewell dinner.
Day 8: Departure after breakfast.
---subject to change
Meeting:
Limburg
Airport:
Frankfurt
Train station:
Limburg (Lahn) and Limburg (Süd) train station
Transfer:
Limburg (Lahn) train station or Limburg (Süd)
Closest airport is Frankfurt. Limburg lies between Koblenz and Giessen, Cologne and Frankfurt/Main. Trains run frequently to Limburg (Lahn) train station and Limburg (Süd) train station. Transfer from train station -- arrive in the late afternoon and depart after breakfast on the last day.
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Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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German Warmbloods
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Pace:
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Moderate with trots and canters. 4-6 hrs per day
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(3
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3
out of 5) Intermediate
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
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Max
10 riders
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passports Passport valid for length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except: 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport Note Germany is a. more
The climate in this area of Germany is most pleasant. From May to mid-October it is lovely here, with warm days and mild evenings. Rains can occur anytime throughout the year, but in summer they are usually of short duration. You may even have the thrill of a thunderstorm after a hot day! Limburg lies in the Limburg basin, which is blessed with a particularly mild climate in respect to the rest of Germany. No matter which direction you approach the town from, the first thing you see is the region’s most prominent landmark: Limburg Cathedral with its seven towers, perched on a steep rock above the Lahn River and the Old Town.
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| Travel documents and Voucher |
| Flight tickets |
| Passport |
| Visa (check with your consulate) |
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| RIDING GEAR |
| Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!) |
| Short riding boots + Minichaps recommended (some walking to the Castles) |
| Riding helmet (recommended for all trips) |
| Riding gloves |
| Hat (with chin strap) for sun protection |
| Rain duster |
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| PERSONAL CLOTHING |
| Jacket or sweater for cool evenings |
| Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts |
| Jeans |
| Shorts |
| Underwear and socks |
| Pyjamas |
| Bag for dirty clothes |
| Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes |
| Swimsuit |
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| ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING |
| Personal Toiletries |
| Insect protection |
| Personal medications |
| Sore cream (for the emergency) |
| Sewing kit |
| Handkerchiefs |
| Adapter for electric appliances |
| Camera and enough extra films and batteries |
| Belt pack |
| Address book and pen (for postcards!) |
| Sun glasses with strap |
| Sun tan lotion and lip balm |
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One overnight is at a rustic, old watermill in the Gelbachtal. Other nights' accommodations are in quaint country inns in the rural countryside.
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Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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German Warmbloods
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Pace:
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Moderate with trots and canters. 4-6 hrs per day
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(3
to
3
out of 5) Intermediate
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
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Max
10 riders
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Passports
Passport valid for length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
Germany is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays not exceeding 90 days in a six-month period; stay begins when nationals enter any of the Schengen countries.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
2. Nationals of EU countries intending to stay for three months or more must register with the German authorities within seven days of arrival.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No/2 |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No/2 |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Castles of the Rhine and Lahn
Tour Code:
PR-BLTB
8 days /
7 nights
~$1,615.00
Dates :
May to Aug
Trip Rating :
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Lodging:
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Rates | Dates
Accomodation
Tack:
English
Horses:
German Warmbloods
Pace:
Moderate with trots and canters. 4-6 h...
Walk,
Trot,
Canter,
Airport:
Frankfurt
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