Castle Burg Klopp in Bingen
Castle Clopp was built in the 13th century to strengthen the toll barrier together with the opposite castle "Ehrenfels" and the later built "Mäuseturm" (Mouse Tower). After the destruction in the 30-years-war it was rebuilt 1653, and then again destroyed by the french troops in 1689. First Ludwig Maria Cron rebuilt it 1853 and then architect Eberhard Soherr 1875 - 1879. Today castle Burg Klopp accommodates the municipality of Bingen.

The "Binger Mäuseturm" (mouse tower) was built in the early 14th century as a toll- and watchtower on a small island in the rhine to strengthen the toll system in connection with castle "Ehrenfels". It was destroyed during the 30-years-war and in 1689 by the french. The prussian king "Friedrich Wilhelm IV." rebuilt the mouse tower in the newgothic style during the years 1856 to 1858. Until 1974 it was used as a signal tower for the ships passing the narrow and dangerous "Binger Loch". The legend has it that the stone-hearted bishop Hatto I. from Mainz escaped to his tower and was devoured by thousands of mice.
During the period of "Rhine-romanticism" the mouse tower inspired famous writers as Clemens Brentano, Victor Hugo and Ferdinand Freiliggrath.

Castle Romantik-Schloss Burg Rheinstein
Familie Hecher
55413 Trechtingshausen
Telefon: +49 (0)6721 / 6348
Fax: +49 (0)6721 / 6659
Internet: burg-rheinstein.de

Castle Burg Reichenstein
55413 Trechtingshausen
Telefon: +49 (0)6721 / 6117
Fax: +49 (0)6721 / 937077
Internet: burg-reichenstein.de
Castle Reichenstein is open all year long.
Guided tours.

Castle Burg Sooneck
55413 Niederheimbach
Telefon: +49 (0)6743 / 6064
Fax: +49 (0)6743 / 949258
Opening hours: 1. April - 30. September: 10.00a.m. - 06.00 p.m.
1. October - 30. November: 10.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
1. January - 31. March: 10.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
Last entry 45 mins before closing. Closed in December and on Mondays
Castle-Tavern. Only guided tours...