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Eltz Castle

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Wierschem

Eltz Castle

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Eltz Castle

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Location: Wierschem, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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1. Traumpfad: Eltzer Burgpanorama

12.8km

03:48

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Rapids of the Elz – Blick auf Burg Eltz loop from Moselkern

17.4km

04:58

360m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Eltz Castle – Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach loop from Moselkern

7.84km

02:10

130m

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

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Daniel - 🍁Naturkind🌳

May 6, 2016

A magnificent castle, one of the most beautiful in Germany. Highly recommended. The guided tour is also well-done. The castle is privately owned, by the way; a family lives there.

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Familie Unger

June 16, 2017

Hidden in the greenery of the Elzbach Valley, the walls of Eltz Castle rise up. This German model castle, which was never destroyed and adorned the 500-mark note for many years, does indeed correspond to the romantic idea of a medieval castle, but is not necessarily typical, especially in its construction history.

In 1268, Eltz Castle was divided among three descendants – to avoid an inheritance dispute – and from then on continued as a joint inheritance. Over the centuries, each line built its own property within the confines of the castle. This resulted in the dense development with its numerous turrets, bay windows, and other elements.

Another unusual aspect of Eltz Castle's history is that it survived the Reunion Wars of Louis XIV unscathed. This is thanks to the skill of a man from the extensive Eltz family who served as an officer in the French army. (So nationality wasn't that important back then.)

He was able to ensure that his ancestral seat was exempt from the "Sun King's" order to destroy the castle, which otherwise destroyed almost all of our region's fortifications.

A visit to Eltz Castle is worthwhile not only for its stunning location and immaculate preservation, but also for the qualified guided tours. The castle can be reached on foot from Moselkern or from the parking lot above Müden, or by car via Münstermaifeld and Wierschem.

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Denise Pradella

May 2, 2017

As we all know, the journey is the destination, but the journey to this destination is really great! The castle dates back to the 12th century and was even the castle on the 500-mark note. One of the few castles that has never been conquered or destroyed in war.

The hike to the castle is of moderate difficulty. Good fitness required! The orange trail sign is wonderfully marked on every corner, so it's impossible to get lost.

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Elevation 190 m

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Burg Eltz 1, 56294 Wierschem, Deutschland

www.burg-eltz.de/de/

burg@eltz.de

+49 2672 950500

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Location: Wierschem, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Eltz Castle

1. Traumpfad: Eltzer Burgpanorama

2. Rapids of the Elz – Blick auf Burg Eltz loop from Moselkern

3. Eltz Castle – Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach loop from Moselkern

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