Burg Katzenelnbogen, Medieval castle in Katzenelnbogen, Germany
Located on a hilltop between the Rhine Valley and Forstbach Valley, Burg Katzenelnbogen stands as a stone fortress with high walls and towers.
Count Wilhelm II of Katzenelnbogen constructed the castle around 1371, establishing control over the Rhine region through a network of fortifications.
The castle represents medieval German defensive architecture with its bergfried tower, which originally reached a height of 131 feet.
While the castle remains under private ownership and closed to visitors, views of the structure can be observed from the nearby village of St. Goar.
The castle's strategic position between the Rhine and Forstbach valleys made it an essential control point for monitoring river traffic and regional trade routes.
Location: Katzenelnbogen
GPS coordinates: 50.26810,7.97650
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:52
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