The Rhine Gorge, also known as the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, is a breathtaking 65 km stretch along the Rhine River, renowned for its steep slopes, historic castles, and terraced vineyards. This region, which lies between Koblenz and Rüdesheim, has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural landscape and its pivotal role as a transport route in Europe. The area is also celebrated for its unique adaptations of architecture to the challenging terrain and for the legendary Loreley rock, which steeped in folklore, adds to the mystique of the gorge.