Lorelei
Loreley
A slate cliff about 130 m high at the narrowest, deepest bend of the Rhine. According to legend, a siren's song lured boats onto the rocks. It is the emblem of the romantic Rhine.
The Lorelei rock lies next to St. Goar, where the river narrows to about 130 m. The summit has a visitor centre, observation terraces and an open-air amphitheatre. From here you look over the whole S-shaped bend of the river and across to Rheinfels Castle on the opposite bank. At the end of the breakwater at the foot of the rock stands a bronze statue of the Lorelei. You can walk up the trail from St. Goar in about 40 minutes, or drive or take a bus to the hilltop car park. Viewing is free. Tour boats play 'Die Lorelei' as they pass.
Opening hours
Viewpoint open all day; visitor center approx. 10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Katz Castle
- Rheinfels Castle
- Oberwesel
- Schönburg (Oberwesel)
- Maus Castle
- Gutenfels Castle
- Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
- Bacharach