Reifferscheid Castle was a medieval hilltop castle typical of the Eifel. Built on the spur of a mountain ridge, this type of castle offered optimal protection against attackers. Reifferscheid is …

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Juschu ( Jürgen & Vicky)

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A gate with history

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Gerda

April 6, 2021

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Very beautiful old castle complex in the Eifel. With very well preserved and well-kept houses

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1. View over Hellenthal – Reifferscheid Castle loop from Hellenthal

14.4km

04:10

370m

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2. Reinzelbach Valley Nature Reserve – View over Hellenthal loop from Reifferscheid

13.8km

04:00

360m

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3. Wildenburg Castle – Reifferscheid Castle loop from Wildenburg

13.7km

04:01

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 460 m

Weather

Sunday 15 March

6°C

2°C

68 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Location: Hellenthal, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. View over Hellenthal – Reifferscheid Castle loop from Hellenthal

2. Reinzelbach Valley Nature Reserve – View over Hellenthal loop from Reifferscheid

3. Wildenburg Castle – Reifferscheid Castle loop from Wildenburg

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