Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle in the foreground is a toll castle that was erected in 1326-1327.  It sits on Falkenau Island on the Rhine.  Burg Gutenfels in Kaub can be seen in the distance.
Pfalzgrafenstein Castle in the foreground is a toll castle that was erected in 1326-1327.  It sits on Falkenau Island on the Rhine.  Burg Gutenfels in Kaub can be seen in the distance.
Pfalzgrafenstein Castle (Burg Pfalzgrafenstein) seen as we cruise down the River Rhine.

Seems a little bit of a strange place to build such a building.  However, it gave control of the river and the ability to charge boats to pass.


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