Ehrenfels Castle, Rüdesheim

Name: Ehrenfels Castle
Address: Rüdesheim, Germany

#4 among attractions in Rüdesheim

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Ehrenfels Castle is a ruined hillside castle above the Rhine Gorge near the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein in Hesse, Germany. It is located on the steep eastern bank of the river amid extended vineyards. The grape variety Ehrenfelser is named after the castle. ()

Local name: Burg Ehrenfels Built: 1212 (812 years ago)Demolished: 1689Coordinates: 49°58'34"N, 7°52'55"E

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Ehrenfels Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rheinstein Castle, Niederwalddenkmal, Burg Klopp, Mäuseturm.

1.6 miNW
Polished hotel in a medieval castle
Rheinstein Castle, Trechtingshausen
41 min walk • Perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the Rhine River, Rheinstein Castle is a testament to Germany's storied past. Located near the town of Trechtingshausen, this enchanting castle dates back to the early 14th century and is a prime example of the romantic Rhine...
0.9 miNE
Historic monument offering hilltop views
Niederwalddenkmal, Rüdesheim
23 min walk • The Niederwalddenkmal stands majestically above the vineyards of Rüdesheim am Rhein in Germany, a towering monument that celebrates the unification of the country. Erected in the late 19th century, this impressive structure is a beacon of national pride and a...
0.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Burg Klopp, Bingen
25 min walk • Perched on a hill above the quaint town of Bingen am Rhein, Burg Klopp is a testament to Germany's rich medieval heritage. This imposing castle, with its robust stone walls and commanding presence, offers visitors a glimpse into the storied past of the region.
~1570 ftS
Waterfront fortress and ex-signal station
Mäuseturm, Bingen
8 min walk • The Mouse Tower is a stone tower on a small island in the Rhine, outside Bingen am Rhein, Germany.
0.8 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture
Basilika St. Martin, Bingen
21 min walk • The Basilica of St. Martin also called Bingen am Rhein Basilica Is the main catholic church of the city of Bingen am Rhein, in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. The church is located on the bank of the Nahe.
0.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Bertha of Bingen, Bingen
21 min walk • Saint Bertha of Bingen was the mother of Rupert of Bingen. Her biography was written, and subsequently her cult popularized, by Hildegard of Bingen, who lived in the same region, about four hundred years later. Bertha and Rupert share a feast day on 15 May.
~1490 ftNW
Forts and castles
Burgruine Rossel
8 min walk • The Rossel, an artificial ruin, is located on the western boundary of the district of Rüdesheim am Rhein with its district of Assmannshausen in the Rheingau-Taunus district of Hesse, and is now an excursion destination in the Niederwald Landscape...
1 miSE
49°58'3"N • 7°53'54"E
Jazzclub Binger Bühne, Bingen
25 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Museum
1.1 miNW
Church
Church of the Holy Cross, Assmannshausen
27 min walk • The Catholic Church of the Holy Cross in Assmannshausen was formerly the parish church of the village. Today it is a branch church of the parish Heilig Kreuz Rheingau, a new type of parish in the diocese of Limburg.
1.2 miE
49°58'15"N • 7°54'26"E
Raab Karcher-Laufkran, Bingen
31 min walk • Monuments and statues

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Which popular attractions are close to Ehrenfels Castle?

Nearby attractions include Mäuseturm, Bingen (8 min walk), Bertha of Bingen, Bingen (21 min walk), Basilika St. Martin, Bingen (21 min walk), Niederwalddenkmal, Rüdesheim (23 min walk).

How to get to Ehrenfels Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ehrenfels Castle:

Train

Bingen Central Station (14 min walk)
Assmannshausen (23 min walk)

Bus

Bingen HBF • Lines: 601 (15 min walk)
Bingerbrück Abzweigung Hauptbahnhof • Lines: 230 (17 min walk)