European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 14, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse A 17th-Century Fountain overlooks the marketplace with its timbered building and Cobblestone Plaza. Ber Kastel a picture postcard journey Story and photos by Dick Hodgson Kaiserslautern Bureau for a slice of Germany that looks like it was created or a postcard company excellent wines from local vineyards and leisurely walks along the Mosel River there is no place like Ber Kastel. Less than an hour by car from Kaiserslautern or Trier this historic wine Village is nestled at the base of the huns Rueck Mountain Range amid hundreds of near vertical vineyards. The ruins of Landshut Castle dating from the 13th Century and perched on a slope High above the City provide a Bird s Eye View of the Village s half timbered houses and narrow winding streets. For those who Don t relish the idea of walking the cobblestones to see the Village cruise boats offering sight seeing decks and wine bars on Board carry passengers from Ber Kastel to nearby wine 10 stripes Magazine november 14,1985
