We took the scenic route to Cochem through some back roads over hill and dale. Then as we turned the corner to Cochem we were greeted by the castle on the hill. What, another castle?
It seems there is a fountain giving tribute to someone in the center of most towns.
The steep climb was worth the effort as we got closer to the castle overlooking Cochem.
The grounds are covered with vineyards. It must be quite a sight in late summer as the grapes ripen.
What a great place for a cannon overlooking the Mosel river.
We left Cochem and took a windy road up the mountain on our way to St. Goar.
Looking over the Rhine as a barge takes its cargo down river.
Lorelei (or in German Loreley) German legend of a beautiful maiden who threw herself into the Rhine River in despair over a faithless lover and was transformed into a siren who lured fishermen to destruction.
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