Upper Middle Rhine Valley — castles and vineyards above the river
Near the Loreley, Burg Katz rises over a bend where the river and the roads below it squeeze between steep slopes.
From the source
The Upper Middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO cultural landscape stretching for about 65 kilometres from the Bingen and Rüdesheim area to Koblenz. The map pin marks the Loreley section of the river corridor.
Editorial reading
UNESCO traces the valley’s settlement, vineyard terraces and hilltop fortifications to the river’s long role in trade. The castle and the narrows make those connections visible in one stretch. The protected landscape extends well beyond this bend to towns and terraces on both sides of the Rhine.
Recommendation
Start from St. Goar for a view from the west bank. If you plan to continue to the Loreley plateau, check the tourism office’s current road and footpath notices and respect the signed closures.
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Connected Landscapes, Terroirs & Living Heritage
Explore the historic gardens, remarkable villages, wine terroirs, and cultural itineraries intimately connected with this heritage landscape.
Burg Maus
Burg Maus is a château at Rhineland-Palatinate, Rhineland-Palatinate, in Germany. The recorded building campaign dates from the 14th century. The register records it as “Kulturdenkmal”. Details are drawn from Wikidata.
Burg Rheinfels
Burg Rheinfels is a château at Sankt Goar, Rhineland-Palatinate, in Germany. The recorded building campaign dates from the 13th century. The register records it as “Kulturdenkmal”. Details are drawn from Wikidata.
Burg Katz
Burg Katz is a château at Sankt Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate, in Germany. The recorded building campaign dates from the 14th century. The register records it as “Kulturdenkmal”. Details are drawn from Wikidata.