A tale of two valleys: Romantic and Saline #V

We start our hike at Bad Kreuznach train station and walk through the vine yards towards the hill "Rotenfels". After a few kilometers we will reach the top where we have a stunning view from the steepest mountain side between the Alps and Scandinavia. It is more than 260 million years old and a nature reserve. We continue and reach the Bastei where we have a beautiful view on the romantic Nahetal, where we can see from a distance the Ebernburg and its surrounding town from the Middle Ages. Afterwards we will walk down the Rotenfels and see a huge a varieties of different trees, such as oak trees, beech trees and chestnut trees. Then, we reach the saline valley where you smell the healthy salty air.

After the hike (around 4:30 p.m.) we will go to a restaurant in Bad Kreuznach.

Total length: 17,4 km
Uphill: 340 m
Downhill: 340 m

== Meeting point / Ticket ==
At the train station in Frankfurt at track 20 (Frankfurt Hbf) at 09:50.
Our train RE3 starts from Frankfurt Hbf platform 20 at 10:09 and we arrive at Bad Kreuznach Bahnhof at 11:20. We take the train RE3 back at 18:39 from Bad Kreuznach Bahnhof platform 5 to Frankfurt Hbf and will be there at 19:51.

For most people sharing a "Gruppentageskarte" (Group ticket) will be the cheapest option to cover the costs for the transport. The ticket costs 56,00 € 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 "Gruppentageskarte" 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 11:20 at Bahnhof Bad Kreuznach. Please be there in time!

More information about the hiking route under the following link: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/559362821
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== 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.