Idar-Oberstein is a great little town outside of Kaiserslautern where you can climb up to old castle ruins for a great view!

Felsenkirche is this chruch
that is built into the side of the mountain.
It is quite interesting to see. Unfortunataly
it was closed for renovation so all we
got to see was the outside.
Can you read this sign? I can't. It supposedly talks about this castle!
You start in this cute towm with a neat
water wheel right in the town square.
Then you are on your way up, and up,
and up. These are a few of the stairs.
There is an interesting war monument
about half way up.
Once you make the top you are
rewarded with a great view.
Back on the bottom you can do a
little shopping on the main street, and
all you have to do is look up to see
the castle ruins you just visted.