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Squeaky cheese: On the Milky Way of Western Cyprus

Halloumi, the squeaky cheese for the barbecue, is certainly Cyprus' best-known product. In Paphos, in the west of the island, it was originally made from the milk of the Cypriot fat-tailed sheep. It is now common to add goat's and/or cow's milk.
Cheese producers and shepherds, goatherds and farmers can be visited on the 200 kilometre long "Milk Route". This leads along the edge of the Pathos Mountains from Pigenia via Anarita to Anogyra, mostly close to the coast, through eleven villages, many of which have retained their medieval charm. Best time to visit: Mid-July, when the Halloumi festival is held in Prastio Avdimou.

Sweet delight: On the Roero honey route

South of Turin is the famous Roero wine region and Unesco World Heritage Site, which is said to have a magnificent castle in every village. In the heart of the region - between Bra, Ceresole D`Alba and Cisterna d`Asti is the Strada de Miele, the honey route. 
For about 38 kilometres, the tourist route passes through eleven municipalities, all of which are dedicated to honey. Travellers can visit bee-keepers, buy honey and honey products from the producers or learn about bee-keeping and honey diversity on information boards along the way. A tour along the Honey Route is particularly worthwhile in September, when the Honey Festival is held in the Sommariva del Bosco.

Sweet Street: The Alsace Chocolate Route

Colourful candies, finest rum truffles or fine chocolate creations: The Route du chocolat et des douceurs d'Alsace stretches for around 200 kilometres from Bad Bergzabern in the Southern Palatinate, via Strasbourg to Retzwiller on the border to Switzerland. 
Around 40 stations can be visited here: Small bakeries and patisseries, which still produce their sweets manually, but also museums such as the Musee du chocolat near Strasbourg or the gingerbread museum in Gertwiller. Even chocolate massages and baths are offered along the route.