Book excerpt: Everything You Need to See the Best of Germany by Car! Let Frommer's Take You To: The magnificent Gothic churches, ancient castles, and bucolic vineyards of the Rhine Valley Leipzig—the one-time home of Bach, Friedrich von Schiller, Mendelssohn, and Schumann The wild and unspoiled beauty of the Bavarian Forest The world-famous Baden-Baden spa The rolling foothills of Thuringia Berlin and the historic Brandenburg Gate And much, much more! Inside You'll Find: 25 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries—all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route All the sights along the way—with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids Scenic side trips, special moments, and recommended walks Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps Frommer's. The Name You Can Trust. Find us online at www.frommers.com