Ehrenfels Castle, Medieval hillside castle ruin in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
The stone ruins of Ehrenfels Castle stand 80 meters above the Rhine River, featuring two round towers and remnants of an elongated residential building.
The Archbishop of Mainz commissioned the construction of Ehrenfels Castle in 1212 to defend against attacks from Elector Palatine Henry V's forces.
The castle served as a strategic customs post controlling Rhine River shipping, working in conjunction with the Mouse Tower situated near the water.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through a hiking trail from Rüdesheim, though interior access requires advance reservations for guided tours.
The German grape variety Ehrenfelser received its name from this castle, reflecting the vineyard-covered slopes that surround the medieval structure.
Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein
Inception: 1212
Address: Schloßberg
GPS coordinates: 49.97522,7.87991
Latest update: May 17, 2025 07:16
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