Rheinstein Castle, Gothic spur castle in Trechtingshausen, Germany
Located 270 feet above the Rhine River, Rheinstein Castle features defensive elements including a functioning drawbridge and portcullis at its entrance.
The castle served as a customs post for the German Empire from 1290, constructed under the Archbishop of Mainz to monitor the nearby Burg Reichenstein.
The castle chapel contains a wooden Gothic altarpiece depicting Jesus at the Last Supper, while the Knight's Hall displays medieval stained glass windows.
The castle provides self-guided tours in German and English, with a cafe serving local dishes and a gift shop selling wooden treasure chests.
The Burgundy Garden in the castle courtyard maintains a 500-year-old grapevine that continues to produce grapes in the present day.
Location: Trechtingshausen
Inception: 1316
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 147 m
Website: http://burg-rheinstein.de
GPS coordinates: 49.99370,7.85843
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
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