kaub

Kaub is a municipality in the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It lies on the Rhine in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, within the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, between Koblenz and Rüdesheim. The town is small and serves as a scenic stop along the river, with its economy strongly influenced by tourism and regional wine production.

A defining landmark is Burg Pfalzgrafenstein, a toll castle located on a small island in the Rhine opposite Kaub. Built in the 14th century by the Counts of Katzenelnbogen, it was constructed to collect tolls from passing ships and remains a prominent symbol of the area. The town center retains historic, timber-framed architecture and offers views of the surrounding gorge.

History in Kaub revolves around its position as a Rhine crossing and toll point, which shaped its development as a trade-oriented settlement. In the modern era, the local economy is driven by tourism linked to the Rhine Gorge, with visitors drawn to the castle, the landscape, and nearby wine production.

Transportation connections include road access to surrounding communities and regional services that integrate Kaub into the Rhine Valley transport network. The area is known for outdoor recreation, including hiking and boating, and for its role within the broader cultural and natural landscape of the Rhine Gorge.

Notable features in the region include the Lorelei landscape and a cluster of medieval fortifications along the Rhine, which contribute to Kaub’s historical and scenic significance.