Hessen's west: a varied tour from Frankenberg to Heppenheim. You'll have the north of Hessen to yourself as you travel through valleys of fragrant meadows. The ups and downs are moderate, and there are short and challenging climbs in the Westerwald and Taunus. But it'll all have been worth it when you see the views. The orange town of Dillenburg is well worth a visit, as is Limburg cathedral and the bell-foundry town of Sinn (detour from Herborn). The 100 kilometres between the Main and Rhine valleys are almost effortless on a bike. The tour ends in the lively wine villages on the Bergstraße mountain road, where almond and peach trees thrive alongside other Mediterranean plants.
