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View of Oberbergen, Kaiserstuhl

Spoiled by the sun: The Baden wine route

The Baden Wine Route runs for a proud 500 kilometres through the sunny southwest of Germany - and passes through the Badische Bergstrasse, Kraichgau, Ortenau, Kaiserstuhl, Tuniberg, Breisgau and Markgräflerland wine growing regions.
There is a lot to discover on the theme road, which was opened in 1954: for example, the Engelsfelsen (Angel Rock) in the Bühlertal valley - one of the steepest vineyards in Europe with a 75 percent gradient. Neuburg Abbey near Heidelberg with its attached monastery brewery. Or the wine grotto near Alsenhof from the 16th century. And of course, there are winegrowers along the way who invite you to visit them.

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 In Paphos, in the west of the island, it was originally made from the milk of the Cypriot fat-tailed sheep.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.