According to legend, in the Middle Ages, a heartbroken knight fell from the rock platform into the depths. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Rittersturz developed into a …

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The Rittersturz is a popular viewpoint high above the Rhine with views of Koblenz and Lahnstein.

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Due to impairment of stability on the steep slope, in 1974 the Rittersturzhotel was abandoned and demolished. Today the memorial reminds of the historical place.

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1. Swan Pond – View of Stolzenfels Castle loop from Oberwerth

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2. View of Stolzenfels Castle – Stolzenfels Castle loop from Koblenz Hbf

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3. View of Stolzenfels Castle – Historic Center of Rhens loop from Koblenz Hbf

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Location: Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Rittersturz Memorial and Viewpoint

1. Swan Pond – View of Stolzenfels Castle loop from Oberwerth

2. View of Stolzenfels Castle – Stolzenfels Castle loop from Koblenz Hbf

3. View of Stolzenfels Castle – Historic Center of Rhens loop from Koblenz Hbf

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