Discover the Ehrenfels castle ruins in Rüdesheim am Rhein
The ruins of Ehrenfels Castle tower high above the Rhine at the entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley and mark the beginning of one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Germany. It once served as the residence and customs castle of the archbishops and electors of Mainz and, together with the famous Mäuseturm (Mouse Tower) at Binger Loch, was part of a sophisticated customs system.
Built in the 13th century, the castle was destroyed by French troops on May 30, 1689 during the War of the Palatinate Succession. Since then, its imposing silhouette has dominated the Rhine Valley as a ruin. Today, the remains of the castle can only be viewed from the outside, as the site is a nature reserve.
A hike from Rüdesheim to Assmannshausen offers wonderful views of the Ehrenfels castle ruins and leads through vineyards, forests and rocky paths. If you would like to extend the excursion, you can take the route via the Niederwald Monument and end the day with a glass of wine on the panoramic terrace of our restaurant "Am Niederwald" .
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