Burg Thurant

Once at the top, there is a beautiful panorama: the meadows below and Löf opposite. In the castle is also a small café that invites you to take a break.

Built 1198-1206 by Pfalzgarf Heinrich from the noble family of the Guelphs. From 1246 to 1248, the castle was besieged by the two archbishops of Cologne and Trier. After successful capture, the castle was divided by a wall in two halves, each with a keep. In the 19Jh. decayed the castle, but in 1911 by Privy Councilor Dr. Robert Allmers bought and rebuilt. Since 1973, the castle is owned by the families Wulf and Allmers. A visit on your own costs 4 € and a small kiosk provides for the physical well-being. For castle fools an absolute must and for all the other a very nice little hike from Alken. Have fun!

The ruin of Thurant Castle (also Thurandt) stands on a broad spur made of slate high above the village of Alken on the Mosel. The entire complex is surrounded by a ring wall and protected by a neck trench on its south side.

Most of the original building remains today in the period after 1248. The gate building was built during the partial reconstruction of the castle at the beginning of the 20th century, while a residential building, the so-called mansion, after its destruction in the Second World War from 1960 to 1962 was rebuilt.

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Beautifully preserved castle with many attractions and great views of the Mosel valley.

The castle Thurant is a highlight on the Moselle. You just have to see and visit them. Definitely visit the hunting room!

Thurant Castle is absolutely worth seeing. Beautiful location and great views of the Moselle and the town of Alken.

beautifully preserved castle, very interesting

Very well-kept castle with beautiful views in the Mosel valley. Distributed all over the area you will find small romantic sitting areas. Well done.
So bring time and enjoy :-)

beautiful castle. I can only recommend a visit. In addition, you can here with coffee and cake a little stronger and enjoy the atmosphere and the view.
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Architecturally interesting, interesting and informative castle with a wonderful panorama over the Moselle.

Impressive castle in a great location above the Moselle.

Very nice castle, you should definitely visit. In the kiosk you get coffee and beer and can sit very nicely in or on the grounds

very beautiful castle over the Mosel

well-preserved castle, worth a look

The ruins of Thurant Castle (also Thurandt) stand on a wide slate mountain spur high above the town of Alken on the Moselle. It is located in the district of Mayen-Koblenz (Rhineland-Palatinate) and belongs to the spur castle type. A special feature are - in addition to the location on the steep valley shoulder - the vineyards on the sunny side.

From the middle of the 13th century, the archbishoprics of Cologne and Trier were joint owners of the complex and had their respective shares administered by the burgraves. Each half therefore had its own keep, its own residential and farm buildings and a separate entrance.

Since the beginning of the 16th century, the double castle gradually fell into disrepair and was completely in ruins due to destruction during the War of the Palatinate Succession. Robert Allmers (1872–1951) from Varel, co-founder of the local Hansa-Automobil Gesellschaft and from 1914 director of the Bremen Hansa-Lloyd-Werke, acquired the plant in 1911 and had some of it rebuilt. The castle is still privately owned today, but can be visited for a fee from March to mid-November. According to the Monument Protection Act of Rhineland-Palatinate, it is a protected cultural monument and entered in the state monument list. The entire facility is designated as a monument zone. Thurant Castle is also a protected cultural asset according to the Hague Convention and is marked with the blue and white trademark.

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Worthwhile and adventurous castle with idyllic rest stop.

A shame if you walk with a dog. Dogs are not allowed in the castle !!! The castle administration Burg Thurant asks for understanding. Sorry, I have no understanding, I would like to have a walking break with consumption there ...

The climb and the visit are worthwhile. Entry to the castle is only 4 euros.

Impressive castle in a great location above the Moselle.

An absolute must when in Alken.

An absolute must when in Alken.

A very beautiful castle with a beautiful castle garden. Admission is €4.50 per adult and €3.50 for children. Admission is definitely worth it. There are not only walls, but also armor and guns to marvel at. There is also an opportunity for a small stop, sausages with potato salad, for example, and ice cream.

Burg Thurant