Pfalzgrafenstein Castle (German: Burg Pfalzgrafenstein) is a toll castle situated on Falkenau island in the Rhine River, adjacent to Kaub, Germany. Also known as "the Pfalz", Pfalzgrafenstein Castle has never been destroyed since being established in 1326/27.

Kaub is known for the castle Pfalz, or Burg Pfalzgrafenstein, situated on a rock in the middle of the Rhine. According to legend, the Palatine countesses awaited their confinement in the Pfalz, but in reality the castle served as a toll-gate for merchandise on the Rhine. [3] The restored castle Gutenfels sits on a hill above the town.

Welcome to Kaub, a picturesque village on the Rhine River known for its historical attractions, wine production, and stunning location. Kaub is located at the foot of Pfalzgrafenstein, an imposing castle that sits on a small island in the Rhine. Visit the castle and experience the fascinating history of this impressive structure.

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle can be found on a small island in the middle of the Rhein ear the town Kaub. Built in the early 1300's it was used to control traffic and collect tolls on ships and functioned in concert with the nearby Gutenfels Castle.

2024年4月1日 · Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, also known as 'the Pfalz', is located on Falkenau Island in the River Rhine near Kaub, Germany. This former toll castle is renowned for its unique and picturesque setting. The castle's keep, a pentagonal tower with its point upstream, was built between 1326 and 1327 by King Ludwig the Bavarian.

2023年2月7日 · Pfalzgrafenstein Castle is located in the middle of the river Rhine, close to the town of Kaub on the right bank (east side) of the river. It is located between Oberwesel (2 km to the north) and Bacharach (3 km to the south) if you’re approaching from the left bank of the Rhine.

The "floating" castle After the Loreley, the "Pfalz" in Kaub is probably the most popular photo motif on the Middle Rhine. In 1326, it was built by Ludwig the Bavarian on a cliff in the Rhine, so that customs duties could be collected from ships sailing up the Rhine.

2018年5月16日 · In the middle of the Rhein river stands a picturesque Pfalzgrafenstein Castle. Built by King Ludwig the Bavarian in 1326, its purpose was to collect the toll. The part of the river between Bacharach and Kaub was a dangerous passage for sailors over the past centuries. Those who wanted to pass the wild stream had to pass Pfalzgrafenstein Castle.

Burg Pfalzgrafenstein or Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, or simply the Pfalz, is a historic toll collecting station. In administration since the 14th Century, tolls ceased in 1867, but the castle retained its unique architecture. Built on the Falkenau island over the …

Gutenfels Castle, also known as Caub Castle, is a castle 110m above the town of Kaub in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Gutenfels Castle is situated 510 metres north of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle.