Viewpoint · UNESCO
Loreley Rock
Bacharach, Germany
A steep rock above the Rhine, with a legend of a siren and a viewing terrace.
Town · Germany · Rhineland-Palatinate
Bacharach
A small wine town on the Rhine, with a hilltop castle and the heart of the Romantic Rhine Valley around it.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Bacharach matters
Bacharach is a good-sized village with big views. It sits in the middle of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the stretch of river that is packed with castles, vineyards and railways squeezed between steep banks. From here you can stroll along the medieval wall, climb to the castle or sit with a glass of Riesling by the water. It is a small and relaxed base for exploring the valley.
Talking points
- The stretch of the Rhine around here is a World Heritage landscape
- Riesling is the local wine
- Trains and boats run along both banks
- The medieval town wall includes several towers
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What to see in Bacharach
Castle · UNESCO
Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
Bacharach, Germany
A ship-shaped toll castle on a small island in the middle of the Rhine.
Castle
Stahleck Castle
Bacharach, Germany
A hilltop castle above Bacharach, now a youth hostel with Rhine views.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.