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Koblenz

Ruin "Temple of Merkur" near Koblenz

Roman temple built for Rosmerta and Merkur.
A worthwhile side trip on the rheinburgenweg hiking stage between Rhens and Koblenz.
This sanctuary was dedicated to the roman god "Merkur" and his gallic accompany "Rosmerta". The temple was situated near the roman street between Koblenz and Trier. Recovered coins indicate that the temple was used until the 5th century.

 

Castle "Schloss Stolzenfels" in Koblenz

Castle Schloss Stolzenfels
56075 Koblenz
Opening hours:
1. April - 30. September: 9 - 18 o'clock.
1. Oktober - 30. November: 9 - 17 o'clock.
Last entry 45 minutes before closing. Closed during December and Mondays.
Only guided tours.
Telefon: +49 (0)261 / 51656
Internet: schloss-stolzenfels.de

 

Fortress "Festung Ehrenbreitstein" in Koblenz

Fortress Festung Ehrenbreitstein
Burgen, Schlösser, Altertümer Rheinland-Pfalz
Besucherdienst Festung Ehrenbreitstein in 56077 Koblenz
Telefon: +49 (0)261 / 66754000
Fax: +49 (0)261 / 66754444
Internet: festungehrenbreitstein.de

 

Rheinsteig Hiking Tour: Braubach - Koblenz

Braubach – Koblenz
Distance: ca. 20 km
Time: 5 - 7 hours
Altitude difference about 880 m
Highlights in Braubach: Marksburg, Philippsburg, Obertor, Kirche St. Barbara...
Los geht’s in Braubach anfangs über den Grubenweg und die Kerkertser Straße, dann über einen sehr abwechslungsreichen Weg bergauf bis zum Aussichtspunkt „Kerkertser Platte“. Unterwegs kommt immer wieder die Marksburg ins Blickfeld...

 

Rheinburgenweg Hiking Tour: Rhens - Koblenz

Rhens - Koblenz
Distance: ca. 18 km
Time: 4 - 6 hours
Altitude difference about 530 m
Highlights in Rhens: Königsstuhl, City Wall, historical Old Town with Town Hall, Rhenser Bürgerhäuser...