German Wanderlust - The Rhine

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Julia Bradbury takes her boots and backpack to the Continent to explore the landscape of Germany. She kicks off her tour with a visit to the 'Romantic Rhine', with her two-day walk exploring the most stunning part of the Upper Middle Rhine. Surrounded by castles, vineyards and medieval villages, the Rhine is an obvious walking gem, yet until 200 years ago it was regarded as little more than a great transport artery. Julia sets off along the river, exploring the 19th century transformation that turned the Rhine into the pin-up of Romanticism and the emblem of the German nation.