Cochem Castle
-
Reichsburg Cochem 1Photo: Tourist Information Ferienland-Cochem
The late-gothic building with its incomparable outline rises more than 100 m above the Moselle on a striking cone. The outer contour of the towering mountain seems to continue in the building and culminates in the slate roof of the massive tower. The structural condition classifies the complex in the type of hilltop castles, which, due to the terrain, were set up for all-round defense. Romanesque architectural fragments found in the castle well point to an expansion of the castle after 1056. Around this time or earlier, the core of the Romanesque keep was built as a square with an edge length of 5.40 m and a wall thickness of up to 3.50 m. At the same time, the tower was also raised. In addition, Baldwin connected the castle and town with strong walls in the first half of the 14th century. In addition, a strong chain was anchored below the castle, which could be operated with a pull rope from the castle to block the Moselle.
For the latest information, please visit www.reichsburg-cochem.de
Opening hours
Coordinates
Recommendations nearby
Encounter with the "Zeller Schwarze Katz" and the steepest vineyard in Europe.
Detours in time and space.
This part of the Moselle Cycle Route is characterised by the medieval castles along the way.
The Mosel Cycle Path accompanies the Moselle in all its curves and loops and a wide variety of landscapes, mostly directly near the shore.
The town. The castle. And the best views.
Abwechslungsreiche Rundtour, die die ganze Familie mit einem Besuch im Klottener Wild- und Freizeitpark kombinieren kann. Die Runde kann vom ...
Of Roman tombs and fairytale villages.
Through the steepest vineyards to reach the loveliest views.
Show all on map
Cochem Castle
56812 Cochem
Special features
- 8 Routes nearby
Questions and answers
Would you like to the ask the author a question?
Rating
Photos from others