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Burg Stahleck, "impregnable castle on a crag," is a rebuilt and well-maintained 12dth-century fortified castle on the hill above Bacharach and the Rhine River.
It is now functioning as a hostel and has done so since it was made such under Hitler.
Even if you are not staying there, you can walk or drive (no parking available) up the hill and walk around the grounds to see the castle.
The view itself is worth the walk.

LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEB PAGE ON BURG STAHLECK

LINK TO BURG STAHLECK'S WEB PAGE

DIRECT LINK TO TRAVEL FANATICS WEB PAGE ON BURG STAHLECK HOSTEL

TRAVEL: 1994, 1999, 2017...


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Burg Stahleck as seen from the riverfront park, Bacharach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, 2017.



Burg Stahleck with the Rhine River below, Bacharach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, 1994.


Rear elevation with entrance, Burg Stahleck, Bacharach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, 2017.



Entry tunnel gateway, Burg Stahleck, Bacharach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, 2017.



One of first views entering the courtyard, Burg Stahleck, Bacharach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, 2017.



Lower courtyard, Burg Stahleck, Bacharach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, 2017.



Courtyard from upper courtyard, Burg Stahleck, Bacharach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, 2017.



Tower details, Burg Stahleck, Bacharach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, 2017.



Looking down on the castle, Bacharach, and the Rhine below, Burg Stahleck, Bacharach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, 1994.



View of the Rhine from the courtyard wall, Burg Stahleck, Bacharach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, 2017.
At sunset, the wall is full of people.




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page last revised june 2020