| Pfalzgrafenstein Castle | |
|---|---|
Burg Pfalzgrafenstein | |
| Kaub, Germany | |
 Pfalzgrafenstein Castle as seen from the bank of the Rhine | |
  Pfalzgrafenstein Castle | |
| Coordinates | 50°04′59″N 7°45′57″E / 50.08306°N 7.76583°E |
| Type | Toll castle, Island castle |
| Height | 36 metres |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | State of Rhineland-Palatinate |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Preserved |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1326/27 |
| Built by | King Ludwig of Bavaria |
| Battles/wars | War of the Succession of Landshut Thirty Years' War |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 20 – 54 men |
Pfalzgrafenstein Castle (‹See Tfd›German: Burg Pfalzgrafenstein) is a toll castle located on Falkenau island in the Rhine River, near the bank close to Kaub, Germany. Also known as "the Pfalz", Pfalzgrafenstein Castle has never been destroyed since being established in 1326/27.
The area is part of the Rhine Gorge, which was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in June 2002.[1]
- ^ "Upper Middle Rhine Valley". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 17 July 2024.