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Hikers are welcome guests at the Krausberghütte, located on the mountain of the same name above Dernau, just a stone's throw from the Krausberg Tower (if interested, see https://www.komoot.com/de-de/highlight/72123). It is run by the local chapter of the Eifel Association – a volunteer organization. Those planning a stop here should check the opening hours beforehand.

A striking point in the Ahreifel is undoubtedly the Krausberg above Dernau. It is not only known for a hut run by the local branch of the Eifel Association, but also for the Krausberg Tower.

It is assumed that the first chapel was built on the Michelsberg as early as the beginning of the 14th century. A missal dated 1456 was written for the "Michaelskapelle auf dem Mahlberg", although this place name refers to the earlier name of the Michelsberg. Of the chapel, which was finally built around 1500, only the late Gothic choir with its net vault remains today. The transverse rectangular nave with a three-storey west tower in front of it was built in the late 17th century and renovated between 1857 and 1860 after large parts of it had burned down in a lightning strike in 1836. The tower roof was added in 1869. As part of its renovation in 1934 and 1935, an observation platform was also created in the tower. The chapel was systematically repaired between 1953 and 1961. The roofs were re-covered, the exterior and interior plastering was renewed and the stucco ceiling of the nave was repaired. The open staircase on the south side, which leads to the portal of the church, was also rebuilt as part of the renovation. Source: Wikipedia

Really alpine trail with easier climbing sections, not always very stable rock and sometimes finding the way requires a bit of intuition.

The castle was first mentioned in 1249 when it was destroyed. An Adolf von Ringsheim appears in 1278. His descendants had to sell the headquarters to Johann Hurth von Schoeneck, the Hereditary Marshal of Jülich, in 1455 due to excessive indebtedness. With the death of the last Hurth von Schöneck, the archbishop withdrew the fiefdom of Ringsheim Castle and only gave it back to Johann Freiherr von Beck in 1635, whose son sold the property to the Electorate of Cologne Chamberlain Philipp von der Vorst in 1656.

Spectacular view over the Ahr Mountains and into the beautiful Ahr Valley! When the weather is clear you can see the Siebengebirge in the distance.

The ascent to the Krausberg Tower is challenging - both from Dernau and from Walporzheim ...; Once at the top you will be rewarded with a spectacular, breathtaking 360 ° view and distant view (e.g. into the Ahr valley on Dernau or to Cologne). The place invites - also for families - to linger. There is a restaurant (currently still closed due to Corona) with nice seating and a great playground. So, get out into nature.

The chapel, built around 1500, is the end of a pilgrimage route.