Rheingrafenstein, Rock formation in Bad Kreuznach, Germany.
The Rheingrafenstein rises 136 meters high as a porphyry rock formation along the Nahe River, forming a natural geological landmark in the region.
Built between the 11th and 12th centuries, the castle on Rheingrafenstein served as residence for the Lords of Stein until French forces destroyed it in 1688.
The rock formation holds medieval castle ruins that represent the architectural and defensive strategies employed by German nobility during the Middle Ages.
Visitors can reach Rheingrafenstein by taking a hand-pulled passenger ferry across the Nahe River or following the Rheingrafenstraße to a nearby parking area.
The surrounding 200-hectare area received nature reserve status in 1985, protecting both the geological formation and local wildlife populations.
Location: Bad Kreuznach
GPS coordinates: 49.80780,7.85028
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:15
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