Lorch/Lorchhausen
One man’s meat is another man’s poison: Lorch was where the dangerous
rapids of the infamous Binger Loch (the “Bingen Gap”) began. At this point,
navigation was a risky manoeuvre and if you wanted to be on the safe side you
landed at Lorch and loaded your cargo onto smaller vessels or opted for the
overland route to Rüdesheim or Geisenheim. This brought prosperity to the citizens of Lorch and the town acquired romantic half-timbered houses and
splendid aristocratic residences. The town was also blessed with first-rate
vineyards and the gratitude of the local population is reflected in the beautiful
carved wooden altar in St. Martin’s parish church. The late Gothic high altar is one of the largest and finest of its kind in Germany. The Gothic Madonna of the Grapes in the town’s Robert Struppmann Museum is much smaller in comparison, but has its own very special charm.
Attractions
- Robert Struppmann Museum
- Nollig Castle ruins
- “Strunk” former defence and prison tower
- Hexenturm
- St. Martin’s Cath. Church
- Hilchenhaus
Leisure Activities
- Water sports (windsurfing and waterskiing)
- Yacht marina
- Cycle and hiking trails
- Historical tours of the town
- Wine tastings
Events
- Rose Monday bazaar
- Lorcher Kulturtage (September / October)
- Hilchenfest (July)
- Zwibbelkuchefest (October)