You can easily reach Germany from our country, even by train. The railway network in Germany has expanded enormously, the country has no fewer than 5.500 stations. That makes Germany an ideal holiday destination to explore by train. Whether you want to get to A from B quickly with one of the fast ICE trains, or just want to let the beautiful landscapes pass you by. We have listed the 3 most beautiful train journeys with our eastern neighbors for you. These are the most beautiful train routes through Germany!
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1. The Black Forest Railway
The name says it all: the Schwarzwaldbahn is located in the Black Forest, one of the largest nature reserves in Germany. This train route through Germany is about 150 kilometers long and takes you through the dark pine forests, past old castles and rocks, where a climb of 650 meters is made. The route starts in Karlsruhe before descending to the shores of Lake Constance. You can of course complete the route in one go, but getting off in Triberg on the way is worth it. Take a walk to the Tribergers Wasserfalle. Or get off at Donaueschingen, where the Danube rises. You can book a single journey from € 22 per person.
2. Left Rheinstrecke
Close to home, making it ideal for a weekend getaway, is the Left Rhine Railway. This 185-kilometer-long train route runs from Cologne to Mainz and follows the banks of the Rhine, offering beautiful views. tren You'll have uninterrupted views of the river and the rolling hills and vineyards beyond. Near Koblenz, the views become even more special when you see the Rhine and Moselle rivers converge. This train journey can also be completed in one go, but there are some enjoyable stops along the way. For example, hop off at Sankt Goarshausen to see the 132-meter-high Lorelei rock. Or stop off in one of the other towns and sample the delicious Moselle wines. Train tickets for this route start at €20 per person.
3. Rasender Roland
A ride on a steam train always evokes a wonderful sense of nostalgia. The train huffs and puffs as you leisurely explore the most beautiful landscapes. The Rasender Roland is no exception. This little train operates on the island of Rügen, on the Baltic Sea. The route begins in the rose-filled town of Putbus and takes you past the stately seaside resorts of Binz and Sellin, through the forests, towards the imposing pink Hunting Lodge Granitz, and finally to the easternmost point of the island: the seaside resort of Göhren. From start to finish, the route takes about an hour and fifteen minutes, but all the stops mentioned above are definitely worth a stop. With a €25 day ticket, you can hop on and off as often as you like.
4. The Brockenbahn and Harzquerbahn
The Harz region also boasts beautiful train routes that you can travel by steam train. The Harz is a wooded region in central Germany, between Hannover and Leipzig. The Brockenbahn and Harzquerbahn together form a 140-kilometer network, the largest steam train network in the world. EuropeThe Brockenbahn takes you up to Mount Brocken, the highest point in the region, at 1142 meters. Along the way, you'll pass through beautiful wooded areas. A stop in Wernigerode, for example, is worthwhile, a charming town with many old half-timbered houses. A single ticket on the Brockenbahn or Harzquerbahn costs €31 for an adult.
5. Bavarian Zugspitzbahn
The area around Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a picture in itself. You may know this place from the ski jumping competitions that are organized every year. From Garmisch-Partenkirchen you can take the train up the Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany at 2.962 meters. A cogwheel train leaves every hour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, which takes you up the mountain over the north flank. Optionally, you can transfer in Eibsee to the cable car that goes directly to the top, but that is also possible on the Zugspitzplatt, a plateau below the top. A single ticket costs € 36 for an adult. However, most people will opt for a return ticket, because otherwise it is a tough walk back. The costs for this are €61.
