Osterspai Castle

Osterspai Castle is a stone fortress on a hill overlooking the Rhine with defensive walls and a central tower that has an observation platform. The complex consists of several connected areas that use the terrain and offer broad views across the valley.

The fortress was built in the 13th century as a strategic fortification to control trade routes along the Rhine valley. It played an important role in securing regional trade routes during that period.

The castle shows the building style of Rhine fortifications with typical features of medieval German military construction. The stone walls and central tower reflect the defensive principles that were common throughout this region.

You reach the castle by a marked path from Osterspai village, with the best conditions in the warmer months. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the climb is steep and the path can be uneven.

The castle preserves its original moat system, which includes rare preserved wooden bridges connecting different sections of the fortress. These wooden structures are noteworthy because they show how medieval defensive installations actually functioned.