"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair," it is said there, when the great tower of Berleburg Castle comes into view among streams, meadows, and forests. It is a real eye-catcher when travelers pass by the historic Baroque building, which today serves as a venue for cultural events such as castle concerts. And what is that little half-timbered house with slate roofing and red shutters, located right at the edge of the beech forest? Now all that’s missing is the music, and the Bremen Town Musicians could easily have moved in here. Locals call it the "Christkindhaus."
With a fairy tale book in hand, it is easy for both big and small culture fans along the way to imagine the literary beings in their usual surroundings. The imagination is always required. Beautiful locations such as the Ruheforst, the castle courtyard, or the historic old town of Bad Berleburg inspire thoughts and reflections. A wooden course also encourages the physical skills of young adventurers. Anyone who takes a stamp booklet from the starting point, the tourist information at the marketplace, can even participate in a quiz – provided they have good comprehension and creativity.
