Who built Burg Rieneck?

It was built around 1150 by Ludwig I, Count of Loon and Rieneck, to secure the border of his territory.

What is special to see at Burg Rieneck?

The Dicker Turm keep contains a chapel built entirely within the thickness of its walls, a feature said to be unique on the European mainland.

Can visitors freely tour Burg Rieneck?

The castle now operates as a youth hostel run by a scouting association, so access depends on the activities taking place there.

Where is Burg Rieneck located?

It stands above the town of Rieneck in the Main-Spessart district of Bavaria, overlooking the Sinn valley.

Burg Rieneck

Rieneck Castle

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Burg Rieneck stands in Rieneck (Landkreis Main-Spessart), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

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Rieneck · Landkreis Main-Spessart · Bayern

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Schloßberg 1, 97794 Rieneck

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+49 9354 902317

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Who built Burg Rieneck?: It was built around 1150 by Ludwig I, Count of Loon and Rieneck, to secure the border of his territory.
What is special to see at Burg Rieneck?: The Dicker Turm keep contains a chapel built entirely within the thickness of its walls, a feature said to be unique on the European mainland.
Can visitors freely tour Burg Rieneck?: The castle now operates as a youth hostel run by a scouting association, so access depends on the activities taking place there.
Where is Burg Rieneck located?: It stands above the town of Rieneck in the Main-Spessart district of Bavaria, overlooking the Sinn valley.