This castle ruin stands atop the hill at the gateway to the Rhein River Valley and the Deutsche Weinstrasse
Category: Castle
In the KMC, you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a castle! You may even drive by one on your way to get groceries. We have compiled some for you here.
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Burg Hohenecken
This castle ruin is a nice stop on your hike overlooking the town of Hohenecken, just down the street from Vogelweh Housing
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Burg Nanstein
This castle ruin boasts a restaurant with a view of the valley and Ramstein Air Base
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Burg Trifels
This castle, built around 1088, was once the place where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned
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Frankenstein Castle
The castle ruin sitting on a hilltop in the Hochspeyer Valley, offers stunning views, and a short, but crazy hike.
