Rheinfels Castle overlooks the Rhine Gorge, with a river cruise ship passing below in Germany’s Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
This image captures the impressive ruins of Rheinfels Castle rising above the Rhine Gorge. Once one of the largest fortresses on the Rhine River, its sprawling stone walls create a dramatic contrast to the vineyard-covered slopes and passing cruise ships below. Located in the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rheinfels is a highlight for travelers sailing between Basel and Amsterdam.