"Rheinfels Castle ruins" Ruine Rheinfels by Redlats

Ruine Rheinfels Travel Guide: 3 reviews and 5 photos

Rheinfels

While driving along the Rhine River, you come across many towns and castles. One of the most historic is the Rheinfels ruins. This castle was first built in 1245, and went through many expansions. By the 1600's, due to the tolls charged for commercial traffic on the Rhine, Reihnfels was one of the strongest fortresses in Germany and one of the most influential Renaissance castles.

It was the only castle to survive the attack of Louis XIV in 1692. However, by the 1790's the castle was not defended against the French revolutionary army, and in 1796 the French blew the castle up.

Rheinfels hotel

Hotel @ Rheinfels ruins

There is a hotel built into part of the walls.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:Interesting to imagine life in the Renaissance

Last visit to Ruine Rheinfels: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Nov 23, 2003
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The Rhine from Rheinfels - Ruine Rheinfels

Rhine River view from Rheinfels Castle Things to Do (3)

From the river-side walls of the castle, this is the view of the Rhine. The reason the castle was built was to collect... more travel advice

Map of Rheinfels ruins - Ruine Rheinfels

An outline of the Rheinfels ruins Things to Do (3)

This is the outline of the ruins at Rheinfels. You are presented with two routes along with details about a number of... more travel advice

Three story high walls @ Rheinfels Things to Do (3)

It is quite amazing to wander through the ruins. There are enough to take the better part of an afternoon. We received... more travel advice

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Comments (4)

Basaic Jun 26, 2008 at 1:14 PM Report Abuse

I really enjoyed your page!
globetrott Mar 15, 2007 at 11:21 PM Report Abuse

an interesting page bringing back great memories !
mtncorg May 7, 2006 at 8:01 AM Report Abuse

One of the better castles to visit, for sure!
LOHRER Nov 19, 2003 at 1:03 PM Report Abuse

lovely region