Celebrated in song and shrouded in legend – the Loreley rock is a 194-metre-high slate cliff towering above the narrowest point of the Rhine near St. Goarshausen.
It became famous for the tale of Loreley, a beautiful but
melancholy siren who would sit on the rock and sing as she combed her
golden hair. Her beauty and beguiling song distracted passing sailors
from the strong currents and their ships smashed to pieces against the
rocks. Today, the Loreley is a magnet for tourists from all over the
world. In the Loreley visitor centre, an interactive exhibition tells
you everything you need to know about the region. The Upper Middle Rhine Valley became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002.
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