Just a brief note about the hostel in Rotenburg, Germany. I stayed there last year in mid march, so it was a bit in the off season, but the hostel was great. Super clean, nice hot showers, great breakfast, and very friendly staff (we showed up waaaaaaaaay late after getting off the train from Fussen) and they let us in for the night. They make you show an International Hosteling card, or get one there (its not expensive if you have it, and supposedly helpful on other Euro hostels). HIGHLY reccommended.... as well as the little old peaceful town. It was so beautiful!! My fave part about bumming around DE last year. Well, thats my 2 cents