Found Photographs Capture People Posing Opposite Lorelei Rock

The Lorelei is a 132-meter-high (433 ft), steep slate rock on the right bank of the River Rhine in the Rhine Gorge (or Middle Rhine) at Sankt Goarshausen in Germany, part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 1930s Loreley Amphitheatre is on top of the rock.

It has been an infamous maritime disaster site since its first records during the 10th century, with a varied mythos, ranging from dwarfs to a siren trying to explain the high number of ship wrecks and the loud echo inside the passage.

These found photographs from Vintage Cars & People were taken by roadside photographer Fritz Bubenheim that show people posing with their vehicles opposite the Lorelei.

A company of four posing with an ancient automobile on the bank of the River Rhine in summertime. Lorelei Rock can be seen in the background, circa 1920s

A company of three posing on the running board of a small car, at the left bank of the River Rhine near St. Goarshausen opposite Lorelei Rock. The car is registered in the administrative region of Düsseldorf, circa 1920s

A fellow posing in the saddle of a single-cylinder motorcycle in front of Lorelei Rock in the Middle Rhine Valley. Behind him, an ancient paddle steamer can be seen pushing upstream, circa 1920s

A lady in a raincoat and two chaps in bikers' gear posing with a Belgian-built FN motorcycle in front of Lorelei Rock on the bank of the River Rhine. The motorbike is registered in the Saxon district of Leipzig, circa 1920s

A middle-aged lady and two dapper fellows posing with an Erskine Six Sedan on the bank of the River Rhine in summertime. Lorelei Rock can be seen in the background, circa 1920s

Two couples posing with an ancient automobile on the bank of the River Rhine in summertime. Lorelei Rock can be seen in the background, circa 1920s

Two ladies in light-colored summer dresses and a fellow wearing knickerbockers posing with 1927 Chrysler Model 70 Sedan in the countryside. The Lorelei Rock on the bank of the River Rhine can be seen in the background, circa 1927

Three dapper fellows posing with an NSU 7/35 PS in front of Lorelei Rock on the bank of the River Rhine in summertime. The fellow on the right is holding a huge Champagne bottle dummy, June 1936

A family of four posing with a Borgward Hansa 1700 Limousine in front of Lorelei Rock on the bank of the River Rhine. The following words are handwritten on reverse: "Trip to Düsseldorf – August 1937"

A dapper fellow in a single-breasted suit posing with a 1931 Essex Super Six on the bank of the River Rhine. An elderly lady sitting in the driver's seat of the American sedan. Lorelei Rock can be seen in the background, circa 1930s

A middle-aged couple posing with a German-built Ardie motorcycle in front of Lorelei Rock on the bank of the River Rhine. The motorbike is registered in the Freestate of Lippe, circa 1930s

A middle-aged couple posing with a sidecar motorcycle in front of Lorelei Rock. An old-fashioned paddle steamer can be seen on the River Rhine behind them. The motorbike is registered in the city of Berlin, circa 1930s

A young lady in a 3/4-length dress posing with a Opel "6" 2 Liter at Lorelei Rock on the bank of the River Rhine, circa 1930s

An elderly couple and their chauffeur posing with a 1930 Essex Sedan at Lorelei Rock on the bank of the River Rhine, circa 1930s

Two dapper fellows posing with a truck-trailer combination in front of Lorelei Rock on the bank of the River Rhine. The giant bottle of Korn liquor in their hands is probably a photographer's prop, circa 1930s

Two middle-aged men in suits and hats proudly posing with an Opel Kapitän on a bleak and rainy day. A popular landmark – Lorelei Rock on the bank of the River Rhine – can be seen in the background, circa 1930s

A stylish couple posing with a Wanderer W 240 on a sunny summer's day. In the background, a famous landmark – Lorelei Rock on the bank of the River Rhine – can be seen, 1939

A family posing with their Opel Kadett Spezial in front of Lorelei Rock on the bank of the Rhine near St. Goarshausen, circa 1940s

A middle-aged couple posing with a Mercedes-Benz 170 S at Lorelei Rock on the bank of the river Rhine, circa 1950s