Rauschenburg

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The Rauschenburg, also called Rauschenburg Castle, is the medieval ruin of a hill castle, located at around 250 metres above sea level, above the Ehrbach stream in the parish of Mermuth in the county of Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1332 (692 years ago)Coordinates: 50°10'57"N, 7°28'52"E

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Rauschenburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burg Thurant, Burg Bischofstein, Ehrenburg, Burg Waldeck.

4.7 miN
Forts and castles
Burg Thurant, Alken
121 min walk • The ruins of the Thurant Castle stand on a wide slate hill spur above the villages of Alken on the Moselle in Germany. The castle is in the district of Mayen-Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate and belongs to the spur castle type.
4.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Burg Bischofstein
123 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Moselle Valley in Germany, Burg Bischofstein stands as a majestic testament to the region's medieval heritage. This imposing castle, perched atop a commanding hill, offers a glimpse into the architectural prowess of a bygone...
2.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Ehrenburg
58 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Germany's picturesque landscape, Ehrenburg is a historical gem that dates back to the Middle Ages. As a quintessential example of medieval fortification, Ehrenburg Castle stands as a testament to a bygone era, inviting visitors to step back in...
3 miSW
Forts and castles
Burg Waldeck
77 min walk • Waldeck Castle within the limits of the village of Dorweiler in Dommershausen in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in Rhineland-Palatinate was the main seat of the Hunsrück family of Boos. The ruin lies high above the Baybach valley.
1.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Schloss Schöneck
37 min walk • Schloss Schöneck is a castle which stands on a rock outcrop in the Ehrbach Gorge in the borough of Boppard in the Hunsrück mountains of Germany.
6.1 miNE
Forts and castles, Architecture, Museum
Kurfürstliche Burg, Boppard
155 min walk • The Electoral Castle, also called the Old Castle, is a high medieval castle in Boppard in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, and was part of the medieval city fortifications of Boppard. It was a lowland and moated castle.
3.9 miSE
50°9'27"N • 7°33'37"E
Hunsrückbahn-Museum, Emmelshausen
100 min walk • Museum
3.8 miSE
50°9'21"N • 7°33'24"E
ZAP Zentrum am Park, Emmelshausen
98 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
3.4 miNW
Locality
Brodenbach
86 min walk • One of the main attractions in Brodenbach is the iconic Thurant Castle, perched high on a hill overlooking the village. This medieval fortress, dating back to the 12th century, offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and provides a fascinating glimpse...
6.9 miNW
Town
Münstermaifeld
176 min walk • One of the town's most prominent landmarks is the imposing Burg Eltz, a medieval castle that seems to have been plucked straight from a fairytale. Located just a short drive away, this magnificent fortress is perched on a hilltop, overlooking the lush Moselle Valley.
4.1 miNW
Locality
Löf
104 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Löf is the iconic Thurant Castle, perched atop a steep hill overlooking the town. Dating back to the 12th century, this medieval fortress offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Moselle Valley and provides a fascinating glimpse...