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Burg Rheinstein, Trechtingshausen

Rheinstein Castle

Trechtingshausen

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Burg Rheinstein stands in Trechtingshausen (Landkreis Mainz-Bingen), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Rheinstein Castle rises on a rocky spur above the Rhine between Bingen and Trechtingshausen, at a bend in the river it once helped to watch over. Founded in the early 14th century under the archbishopric of Mainz, it fell into ruin and was rebuilt in a romantic spirit during the 19th century at the initiative of a Prussian prince. Visitors today can see the neo-Gothic chapel and its princely crypt, the knights' hall with its stained glass, and a courtyard opening onto views of the valley. The castle lies within the Unesco World Heritage stretch of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

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What to know

  • The castle stands on a rocky spur, so reaching it involves climbing stairs and sloped paths.
  • It is part of the Unesco World Heritage site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
  • The visit includes the chapel, its princely crypt and the knights' hall.
  • It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
  • No verified details on opening hours, prices or accessibility are available here; check locally before visiting.

Where this château is

Trechtingshausen · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Trechtingshausen, Landkreis Mainz-Bingen

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction
14th century

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Frequently asked

Where is Rheinstein Castle located?
In Trechtingshausen, in the Landkreis Mainz-Bingen, Rhineland-Palatinate, on a rocky spur above the Rhine.
How old is Rheinstein Castle?
It was first built in the early 14th century under the archbishopric of Mainz, then rebuilt in romantic style during the 19th century.
What can visitors see inside?
The neo-Gothic chapel with its princely crypt and the knights' hall with stained-glass windows.
Is Rheinstein Castle part of a heritage site?
Yes, it lies within the Unesco World Heritage area of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

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Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Mainz-Bingen

From the same period — 14e siècle

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