Stahleck Castle, 12th-century castle in Bacharach, Germany
The castle stands 160 meters above the Rhine River on a crag, offering direct views of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
Built around 1135 under the Archbishop of Cologne, the castle served as a defensive structure to control trade routes along the Rhine.
The structure represents medieval German architecture with its rare water-filled partial moat and strategic positioning above the river valley.
The castle functions as a youth hostel with dining facilities, accommodations, and a viewing platform overlooking the Rhine River landscape.
The name Stahleck derives from Middle High German words meaning steel and crag, indicating its designation as an impregnable fortress.
Location: Bacharach
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
GPS coordinates: 50.05806,7.76556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43
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