The hill facing Koblenz at the junction of the Rhein and Moselle, was for centuries a point of utmost strategic importance. Together with Rheinfels, this castle, formerly in the possesion of Archbishops of Trier, became one of the mightiest strongholds on the Rhein. In 1801 it was blown up by the French. After the incorporation of the "Lands" of the Rhein, however, the Prussians converted it, in the years 1815-1832, into one of the greatest fortresses in Europe. Today Ehrenbreitenstein serves more peaceful purposes: it houses several museums as well as a Youth Hostel.
Open to the public at all times.
[Text taken from Castles On The Rhein]
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