Rhine, wine 🍷 and cherry blossoms 🌸 - from Schierstein to Frauenstein #2

It simply makes sense: where the prince of poets Goethe felt at home, it must be beautiful… Needless to say, the venerable Goethe also spent time in Wiesbaden and during his stay in 1815 he explored the surrounding area and enjoyed the view from Frauenstein over the Rheingau - and of his much younger companion Philippine Lade.
Today we do the same as Goethe and hike around the Wiesbaden district of Frauenstein, which defines itself as the gateway to the Rheingau.
Frauenstein, a rural suburb of Wiesbaden, is particularly attractive during the cherry blossom season in April and May.

The idyllic route stretches from the banks of the Rhine uphill through fields, vineyards and orchards into the forest and back again. You can enjoy beautiful views of Frauenstein and the Rhine valley. There are mainly paved farm roads or forest paths. It is an easy to medium tour, but with a rocky-steep short descent.

After the hike we will go to a restaurant in Schierstein.

• Total length: 16 km
• Uphill: 250 m
• Downhill: 250 m

== Meeting point ==
At the train station in Frankfurt at track 22 (Frankfurt Hbf) at 10:35.

Our train RB10 starts from platform 22 at 10:53 and we arrive at Wiesbaden-Schierstein at 11:41. We take the train RB 10 back at 18:46 from Wiesbaden-Schierstein train station to Frankfurt Hbf and will be there at 19:34.

For most people sharing a "Group Ticket" will be the cheapest option (if you don't have a Deutschlandticket) to cover the costs for the transport. The ticket costs 36,50 € and is valid for up to 5 people. At the meeting point we will figure out the ticket situation and buy tickets according to our needs. Don't buy a "Group Ticket" in advance. We will share the total costs of the Tickets needed by the number of people that want to have a spot on it.
If you prefer to travel with an individual ticket, of course you can do that.

For people coming by car: We meet at 11:41 at Wiesbaden-Schierstein Bahnhof. Please be there in time!

More information about the hiking route under the following link https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2143501425
For your favorite hiking smartphone app: https://tinyurl.com/78bzcmxp
Google Maps: https://tinyurl.com/yvdjvc9v

== IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT "RSVP YES" AND "NO SHOW" ==
We have to put some simple rules in place to ease the planning and organizing of hikes and to allow more people to attend. Please don't RSVP YES to simply hold your spot on the event and then drop out at the last minute or simply not show up having decided to do something else that day. Doing so you are not letting other people attend the event, not attending yourself. Repeated history of NO SHOWS could lead you to be bumped to the waiting list or to be removed from the group. The RSVP time is usually closing 1-2 days before the event, in order for people on the waiting list to have time to prepare for attending. Out of respect for others please update your RSVP Status from YES to NO if you will not make it to participate, before the RSVP deadline. If you have to cancel your attendance after the RSVP time has closed, please send a message to the Organizers, so that people from the waiting list can jump in.

== Safety disclaimer ==
The organizers in this group aren't professional hike leaders. You are responsible for your personal safety. Please try and stay as safe as possible, use proper clothing and footwear, have water with you, be alert to the environment, watch out for outdoor dangers and stay on the trail always.