The Rhineland
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1. Liebenstein and Sterrenberg
Some 10 km (6 miles) north of the Maus castle, near Kamp-Bornhofen, is a castle duo separated by a "quarrel wall": Liebenstein and Sterrenberg, known as the Feindliche Brüder (enemy brothers) in reference to the feuding descendants who inherited the castles from the king who built them. Liebenstein is now home to a charming medieval-style hotel complete with lavish period rooms, and Sterrenberg offers a traditional German restaurant with garden and terrace that offer wonderful panoramic views.
Zu den Burgen 1, Kamp-Bornhofen, Rheinland-Pfalz, 56341, Germany6773-308Sight Details
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2. Loreley
One of the Rhineland's most famous and beloved attractions lies 4 km (2½ miles) south of St. Goarshausen: the steep (430-foot-high) slate cliff named after the beautiful blonde nymph Loreley from the story written in 1801 by author Clemens Brentano. Brentano drew his inspiration from the sirens of Greek mythology, and his poetic creation describes her sitting on the ledge, singing songs so lovely that sailors and fishermen were lured to their demise in the treacherous rapids. The rapids really are treacherous; the Rhine is at its narrowest here and the current the swiftest. Her tale was later retold as a ballad by poet Heinrich Heine and set to music by Friedrich Silcher at the height of the Rhine Romanticism movement in the 19th century. The haunting melody is played on the PA systems of the Rhine boats whenever the Loreley is approached.
St. Goarshausen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany -
3. Loreley Besucherzentrum
The 20-minute 3-D film and hands-on exhibits at this visitor center are entertaining ways to learn about the region's flora and fauna, geology, wine, shipping, and, above all, the myth of the Loreley. You can stock up on souvenirs in the shop and have a snack at the bistro before heading for the nearby vantage point at the cliff's summit. The center is on the Rheinsteig trail, and other hiking trails are signposted in the landscaped park. From Easter to October there's hourly bus service to and from the KD steamer landing in St. Goarshausen.
Auf der Loreley (Loreleyplateau)- 06771 - 599–093Sight Details
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