The Moselle River runs through a deep gorge with high hillsides and mountains on either side of the gentle moving Moselle River. Bicycle paths run along the river dotted with locks to traverse, and lovely, quaint villages like Bernkastle that have timbered houses from the Middle Ages. These homes have stood the test of time, although some are leaning or looking a bit crooked, but all of that adds to the charm of each little village. Here in Bernkastle we tried several wursts, and had our first glass of a great German beer in a delightful restaurent in the Hotel Baren on the riverfront.