Sauerburg

#2898 among destinations in Germany

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Sauerburg is the ruins of a hilltop castle above Tiefenbach, which flows into the Wisper River, in the Taunus Mountains. It stands about four kilometers east of Kaub on the Rhine near the village of Sauerthal in the Rhine-Lahn district in Rhineland-Palatinate. The border with Hesse lies to the east of the castle in the immediate vicinity.

Since 2002, Sauerburg Castle has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

Coordinates: 50°4'59"N, 7°49'2"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Nearby attractions include: Burg Pfalzgrafenstein, Loreley, Burg Stahleck, Burg Sooneck.

2.3 miW
14th-century castle set on a tiny island
Burg Pfalzgrafenstein, Kaub
59 min walk • Nestled on a rocky islet in the middle of the Rhine River near Kaub, Germany, Burg Pfalzgrafenstein stands as a picturesque emblem of the region's medieval past. This unique castle, often simply known as "the Pfalz," was constructed in the early 14th century and has a...
5.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Loreley, Sankt Goar
141 min walk • Perched atop a steep slate rock in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the Loreley (also known as Lorelei) is an enchanting spot located near the town of Sankt Goar in Germany. This striking 132-meter-high bluff on the eastern bank of the Rhine River is shrouded in myth...
2.8 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Burg Stahleck, Bacharach
73 min walk • Perched high on a hill overlooking the Rhine Valley, Burg Stahleck is a must-visit destination for travelers in Bacharach, Germany. This medieval castle, now functioning as a hostel, offers a unique blend of historical charm and affordable accommodation, making it an...
4.4 miS
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Burg Sooneck, Trechtingshausen
113 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills above the Rhine Valley lies Burg Sooneck, a historical gem in the quaint village of Niederheimbach, near Trechtingshausen, Germany. This medieval castle, steeped in history, offers visitors a glimpse into the region's storied past...
5.6 miS
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Reichenstein Castle, Trechtingshausen
144 min walk • Reichenstein Castle, also known as Falkenburg is a castle in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. It stands on a mountain spur on the eastern slope of the Bingen Forest, above the Rhineland-Palatinate municipality of Trechtingshausen in the Mainz-Bingen district in Germany.
6.3 miNW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Katz Castle, Sankt Goar
161 min walk • Katz Castle is a castle above the German town of St. Goarshausen in Rhineland-Palatinate. The castle stands on a ledge looking downstream from the riverside at St. Goar. It was first built around 1371 by Count William II of Katzenelnbogen.
2.8 miS
Church
St. Martin's Church, Lorch am Rhein
71 min walk • St. Martin is a Gothic church and the associated Catholic parish in Lorch am Rhein, Hesse, Germany. In 2002, it became part of the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church features the oldest and largest monochrome wood-carved altar in Germany.
5.6 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concert hall
Freilichtbühne Loreley, Sankt Goar
143 min walk • The Freilichtbühne Loreley is an amphitheatre located on top of the Lorelei rock in St. Goarshausen, Germany. Designed by Hermann Senf, it was built between 1934 and 1939 as one of the Nazi Thingplätze and is one of the best known of these.
3.4 miS
Forts and castles
Heimburg, Lorch am Rhein
88 min walk • The Heimburg is a castle in the village of Niederheimbach in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
3.1 miSW
Forts and castles
Burg Fürstenberg, Lorch am Rhein
80 min walk • The Burg Fürstenberg is a castle in the municipality of Oberdiebach in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. When the castle was built, in 1219, this part of the small Oberdiebach was the village of Rheindiebach.
5.2 miNE
Monastery
Schönau Abbey
134 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Germany, Schönau Abbey stands as a testament to the country's rich monastic heritage. This tranquil monastery, steeped in history, has been a center of spiritual life for centuries. Established to foster the contemplative lives of...