Die Pfalz near Caub
The Pfaltz is one of the most curious fortified construction in the world. Built at the begining of the 14th century by Lewis the Babvrian for purpose of levying tolls on the Rhein, this island fortress was only once conquered inthe autumn of 1504, Landgrave William of Hesse tricked and overcame the Spanish occupying forces with the help of a young girl, "little Elsa of Caub". Disguised as a lansquenet, she polited the attacking troops through the straits of the river.


Burg Gutenfels
The castle and Caub, the town lying at its feet, became part of the Palatinate in 1277. It dates back to the first half of the 13th century and is in a splendid state of preservstion. With its stately three-storeyed palace and majestic 95-ft.-high belfrey, it presents a magnificent example of a Rheinland castle. Today it is used for the training of apprentices by an industrial concern, the management of which put the premisis at the disposal of the Youth of Europe for courses and congresses.