- The Lorelei Rock is on the east bank of the Rhine and is the most famous landmark on the Rhine Gorge in Germany.
- It is a 393 ft (120m) high rock overlooking dangerous rocks and strong currents.
In Legend
- The legend of the Lorelei rock maiden is an integral part of German Folklore, Literature and Music.
- Lorelei was a German Maiden who after becoming rejected in love, drowned herself in the Rhine, and was transformed into a Siren whose singing and music lured unwitting sailors to shipwreck their vessels on the rocks.
Burg Katz
- The Burg Katz (Cat Castle) is a restored medieval castle above the town of St. Goarshausen, which is adjacent to the Lorelei harbour and Lorelei statue.
Burg Katz near Lorelei Rock
Burg Katz near the Lorelei Rock