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Gutenfels Castle
Kaub
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Burg Gutenfels stands in Kaub (Rhein-Lahn-Kreis), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Gutenfels Castle rises above the town of Kaub on a rocky spur 110 metres over the Rhine, within the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge. Built from 1220 onward, it stands as one of the best-preserved examples of Hohenstaufen-era castle architecture. Its square 35-metre keep and three-storey residential building still reflect a defensive layout that survived sieges and later rebuilding largely intact.
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What to know
- The castle currently operates as a hotel, so access is mainly limited to guests staying there.
- It stands on a steep rocky spur above Kaub, involving a noticeable climb from the town.
- The terraced vineyards below the castle were replanted from 2008 onward and belong to the Mittelrhein wine region.
- No public opening hours or admission fees are provided for this site.
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On site
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Where this château is
Kaub · Rhein-Lahn-Kreis · Rheinland-Pfalz
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Address
50.087716, 7.765349, 56349 Kaub
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- Heritage status
- Kulturdenkmal in Rheinland-Pfalz
- Period of construction
- 13th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit Gutenfels Castle?
- Access is currently tied to its use as a hotel, which limits general public visits.
- How old is Gutenfels Castle?
- Construction began around 1220, during the Hohenstaufen period.
- Why is it called Gutenfels Castle?
- The name was given after it withstood an unsuccessful siege in 1504 by Landgrave William of Hesse, replacing its earlier name, Kaub Castle.
- Where is Gutenfels Castle located?
- It overlooks the town of Kaub in the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, along the Rhine.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
