Ulmen Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 53 out of 57 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel
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Very beautiful castle ruins and well maintained
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•December 4, 2023
The history of Ulmen Castle is engraved here:
1000 Construction of the castle
1292 Construction of the Niederburg
1490 Ulmen Castle, Electorate of Trier
1508 House of the Hauste von Ulmen
1639 Threatening decay
1679-1689 Destruction by fire and Louis XIV
1700 Construction of Wiltberg Castle. Niederburg
1736 Repair of the castle tower
1822 Auction, demolition, decay
1852 Quarry and sheep market of the municipality
1918 Ruins listed as a historical monument
1968 Restoration of the castle ruinstranslated by•May 25, 2024
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