natural wonder
Lorelei Rock
A steep 120-metre slate rock on the Rhine's narrowest point, legendary home of the siren whose singing lured sailors to their doom.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe
Oberwesel works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bornich, 4km from Lorelei Rock.
Oberwesel is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 3,128, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Oberwesel sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oberwesel to your route.
Oberwesel (German pronunciation: [oːbɐˈveːzl̩] ) is a town on the Middle Rhine in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis (district) in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde Hunsrück-Mittelrhein, whose seat is in Emmelshausen.
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Oberwesel is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.1078 latitude, 7.7252 longitude.
Oberwesel has a population of approximately 3,128 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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natural wonder
A steep 120-metre slate rock on the Rhine's narrowest point, legendary home of the siren whose singing lured sailors to their doom.
4 km · about 5 min drive
natural wonder
UNESCO-listed stretch of the Rhine Gorge with vineyard-covered slopes, fairy-tale castles, and the legendary Loreley rock.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A quintessential Rhine wine town of half-timbered houses, medieval towers, and the romantic ruins of Wernerkapelle.
7 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
7 km · about 10 min drive
castle
The only hilltop castle on the Rhine never destroyed, standing guard above Braubach since the 13th century.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A narrow cobbled lane of wine taverns and music in the Rheingau, the lively heart of Rhine Valley wine country.
20 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle River, still owned by the same family that built it 850 years ago.
30 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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