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In , Hitler boldly marched 22, German troops into the Rhineland, in a direct contravention of the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler offered France and Britain a 25 year non-aggression pact and claimed 'Germany had no territorial demands to make in Europe'. The above image shows the area of the Rhineland territory.

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Population 4. Marksburg Castle is the only hilltop castle along the Rhine never to have been destroyed — it's virtually unchanged since medieval times. Winding roads lead to fairytale castles and medieval buildings that all have a story to tell, but there are also endless opportunities for those seeking action and adventure, with some of the best hiking and cycling routes in Europe.

We guide you through visiting the top sights on a three-day tour. Start the day with a minute hike from Braubach up to the Marksburg Castle, the jewel of the region with spectacular views of the valley and villages below. As the only hilltop castle along the Rhine never to have been destroyed, it remains virtually unchanged since medieval times and can be explored with a minute guided tour of its drawbridge gate, chapel, keep and original rooms depicting the essence of medieval life.

The routes, ranging in length from 5 miles to 15 miles, are detailed on the Romantic Germany website. If you pick the medium difficulty five-mile route from Braubach to Lahnstein, look out for highlights such as Lahneck Castle, the final resting place of a poor young Scottish girl who became trapped when some stairs collapsed beneath her in The castle was in ruin at the time, and the story of her untimely death only became known years later, when her diary was found in a crevice in the castle walls.

Those who prefer a more culture-focused trip should opt for the Turner Route , a series of 26 sites from Koblenz to Bingen that mark the points where British painter J M W Turner stood to create his famous sketches throughout the Rhine Gorge.