September Holiday: Thursday, 25.09.2025

Our last day here was again chilly at a max of only 10 C and as rainy as the previous day.

Morning view from our room

Nonetheless, we started on another one of the walks suggested in the booklet we'd picked up at the tourist information, this time a short one of only about 2 hours. Of course, the time it took us to get from the hotel in Kues across the river to where the walk starts in Bernkastel added another half hour or so each way, and the chance to take some more photos on our last day.

It was obvious that a lot of rain had made the river's level rise.

The vineyards directly rising behind the houses of Bernkastel are called "Doctorberg", doctor's vineyard. There is a legend behind it, and for convenience, I have taken a photo of one of the information boards along the way that gives a short summary:

If you think steep slopes, think really steep - almost a sheer drop, and I truly wonder how the people who work those vineyards do it! Where do they even place their feet?! It's not possible to work there with machines, everything needs to be done by hand. No wonder this is one of the most expensive wine terroirs in the world!

We walked on as the rain changed from a slight drizzle to proper rain, but of course we were well equipped. 

Another mysterious gate leading to an abandoned garden.

Still, it was nice to reach the end of the walk and spend some time in a shop selling sparkling wine; we were able to taste three different ones and then made our purchase.

By that time, we were as good as dry, and at around 4:00 pm we were back at the hotel, having our customary quiet time before changing for our last dinner here.

The next morning after breakfast, we said good-bye, paid the bill and were on the road at 10:00 am; three hours later, O.K. pulled up in front of my house.

Unpacking and loading the washing machine was soon done, and then we walked into town for an errand, followed by an espresso at our favourite Italian coffee bar.

For the evening, we met my Mum and my sister at the Italian restaurant within easy walking distance from my Mum's. After a nice welcome-home meal, we went back to Mum's for a drink and chat before calling it a day.