King Ludwig II of Bavaria started construction of this fairy-tale castle in 1868. It was never finished, and he lived there for only a short time. His attention drifted to building other fanciful creations before he drowned under mysterious circumstances. This pile of mortar and stone is set in a beautiful natural setting within sight of the castle where he grew up.
The trek up the mountain from the town of Schwanau is a punishing 45-minute walk up a steep hill. But the view of this castle and the view of the surrounding countryside is worth the effort.
The water is a milky turquoise, but very clear up close.
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