Bacharach is a relatively unknown tourist destination in western Germany. This small town along the Rhine River provides a great way to see the Rhine Valley and Stahleck Castle.
![Bacharach, Germany](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_0682-300x225.jpg)
I spent two days here and like the rest of my trip, it rained almost non-stop. Luckily, there were a few breaks in the weather and I took some good pictures.
![View from the castle, overlooking Bacharach and Rhine](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_0685-300x225.jpg)
Burg Stahleck is a 13th century fortified castle that has been destroyed and since rebuilt. Now it serves as a youth hostel and this is where I slept for two nights.
![Stahleck Castle](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_0686-300x225.jpg)
Sadly, this is the end of my European tour. I am starting my return journey tomorrow. I take a train to Paris and then a flight back to Dublin. In Dublin, I have a couple days before my return flight to Omaha.