In the southwest of Germany, nestled in the Upper Rhine Plain, lies a nearly 100 square meter large loess-covered volcanic mountain range: the Kaiserstuhl. Shaped by a Mediterranean climate and countless vineyard terraces, this scenic gem offers an extraordinary wealth of plant and animal species. The lady's slipper, kitchen bellflower, and bumblebee orchid are just as much treasures of the Kaiserstuhl as the praying mantis, emerald lizard, and hoopoe. However, the real stars are the colorful bee-eaters, which find optimal conditions and abundant food in Germany's unique volcanic mountains. Join Ingo Seehafer in Volume 3 of the nature guide series "Hotspots of Europe" as he takes you through vineyards, traditional orchards, forests, and meadows to one of the most unusual places in Europe. This book offers you: eight different tours with maps and tested directions for walkers.