Klopp Castle - a modified and rebuilt castle dating back to the 13th century and occupies the site of a former Roman fortress.

Ehrenfels Castle - a ruined hillside castle re-built in 1212.

Town of Assmannshausen

Rheinstein Castle - romantic 14th-century caslte features a drawbridge, ivy covered battlements and spectaular views of the Rhine.

Reichenstein Castle - a stunning example of neo-Gothic reconstruction. Its collecton of porcelain, furniture and weapons spans five centuries.

Sooneck Castle - romantic style dates to 1834 when the crown price of Prussia rebuild it.

Rhine River

Heimburg Castle - 13th century castle was destroyed under Louis XIV and rebuilt in the 19 century, presents an imposing neo-Gothic style and square layout.

Town of Niederheimbach

Town of Bacharach

Stahleck Castle - 12th century castle, repeatedly attached during 17th-century wars, lay in ruins for 237 years. Rebuilt in 1909. It is now a youth hostel.

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle - this island castle was erected between 1326 and 1327 by King Ludwig the Bavarian. The castle functioned as a toll-collecting station that was not to be ignored.

Pfalzgrafenstein & Gutenfels Castle - this island castle was erected between 1326 and 1327 by King Ludwig the Bavarian. The castle functioned as a toll-collecting station that was not to be ignored. It worked in concert with Gutenfels Castle (background) which was built in 1220.

Gutenfels Castle - was built in 1220 and used with the toll castle, Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, in the middle of the Rhein and the fortified town of Kaub on the farthest side to provide an impenetrable anti-toll zone for the Holy Roman Emperor until Prussia purchased the area (1866) and ended this toll in 1867.

Town of St Goar

Schonburg Castle - built in 966 and burned by French troops in 1689, this reconstructed castle combines three medieval fortresses and towers with a renowed hotel and restaurant.

Katz Castle built in the 14th century was heavily damaged by Napoleon's forces in 1806 and rebuilt in the Victorian era.

St Goar Church

Rheinfels Castle perched on the ruins of a mighty 13th century fortress. Today this castle is home to a hotel and museum.

Maus Castle dubbed the "Mouse Castle" by the counts of the larger Katz Castle.

Kamp-Bornhofen

Boppard

Boppard Church

Marksburg Castle built in 1117 and was used for protection rather than as a residence for royal families.