Walk up the cobbled mule path to the only Rhine castle never destroyed, then tour it with a private historian guide before the tour buses arrive.
What to expect
You'll climb the steep switchback path from Braubach's old town gate, entering through the fortified gatehouse while the castle is still quiet. Your guide moves room to room — the Gothic hall, the horse mill, the knights' hall, the chilling torture chamber — explaining why this is the only Rhine castle never conquered or rebuilt. Views over the Rhine gorge from the battlements are unobstructed and long. You finish in the herb garden with time to linger.
Good to know
Book the first guided slot of the day (check current times on marksburg.de); the walk up takes 15-20 minutes on uneven stone, wear real shoes. Return well before all-aboard as there's no shortcut down.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Braubach — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.