Make sure you have enough gas in the tank, because Cologne is worth making a detour for. Situated 50 miles from Hilchenbach, it has some terrific attractions, such as Cologne Cathedral and RheinEnergieStadion. Nothing says living big like a road trip does, so keep on driving to Düsseldorf. It’s 60 miles away and also has a few excellent sights, such as Rhine Tower and Duesseldorf City Hall.