River Nahe rises in the federal state of Saarland and flows after 130 kilometres in Bingen into the Rhine. But the wealth of Naheland derives from far down the ground. Though precious stones are no longer found here, Idar-Oberstein is still Germany‘s centre of precious stones and internationally well-known.

Visit for example the German precious stone museum or one of three spas, Bad Kreuznach, Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg and Bad Sobernheim. Thermal springs and numerous other therapy and wellness facilities make the region a paradise of relaxation.

More information (in German): http://www.naheland-tourismus.de/, http://www.naheland.net/

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