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Rheinfels Castle
The largest castle ruin on the Rhine, with dark mine tunnels to explore under its walls.
- Open
- Spring to autumn; weekends in winter
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 1½ hours
- Address
- Schlossberg 47, 56329 St. GoarDirections
- Getting There
- A 20-minute walk up from St. Goar.
Why Go
Rheinfels was built in 1245 to collect river tolls and was blown up by the French in 1797. Bring a flashlight for the tunnels dug to defend it.
Nearby in Rhine Valley
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