Burg Rheinberg, Medieval castle ruin in Lorch, Germany
The castle ruins stand on a steep rocky outcrop north of the Wisper River, featuring a square keep and preserved sections of ring walls.
Built around 1165 by the Archbishop of Mainz, the castle changed ownership to the Rhinegraves in 1170 and experienced destruction during the Sponheimer Feud in 1279.
The castle complex included a chapel dedicated to the Holy Cross in 1471, representing the religious practices of medieval nobility in the Rheingau region.
The ruins require careful navigation due to the steep terrain, with certain sections marked by prohibition signs and video surveillance for preservation purposes.
Seven noble families shared residence in this castle simultaneously by 1374, marking an unusual arrangement known as Ganerbenburg in medieval German architecture.
Location: Lorch
Accessibility: Inacessível para cadeira de rodas
Address: Burgfrieden
GPS coordinates: 50.08581,7.87021
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:50
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