Cycling
As it is a favoured recreation, many west Germany cities boast super- smooth cycling trails. While the East German roads can be another great area for cycling too, except for the potholes. Travel light and may be able to spend weeks wending your way from town to town on a biking expedition.

Hiking
Hikers are well- cater for with the marked trails in the Black Forest, the Harz Mountains and the Bavarian Alps. The Alps are probably the most popular hiking area, but the trails do get crowded, especially during holiday periods.

Skiing
During winter, skiing is the most popular activity around Aachen. One can either choose to ski downhill and cross-country during the winter season. The Black Forest, a vertically challenged mountain, is well- known for skiing and is a magnet for bushwalkers during the warmer months.

Boating
Germany's rivers and lakes are great for boating, with cruises operating around Berlin, the huge lakes in southern Germany and the Baltic Sea.

Sailing/Windsurfing
Sailing and windsurfing are some of the popular leisure pursuits in Achen, especially on Lake Constance in the south.

Steigenberger Bad Neuenahr Spa
Leisure facilities include sauna massage, fitness center and gym.

Located at:
Kurgartenstrasse 1,
53474 Bad Neuenahr, Germany.
Tel:+49 26 4194 10
Fax:+49 26 4170 01

Steigenberger Bad Orb Spa
The Steigenberger Bad Orb is an elegant place health and recreation spot. It offers a relaxation spot in the Spessart, a wildlife park and picturesque landscape for true romantics and lovers of nature.

Located at:
Steigenberger Bad Orb,
Horststrasse 1,
P.O. Box 1420,
Bad Orb, Germany.
Tel: +49 60 5288
Fax: +49 60 5288 135