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The Löwenburg ruins of Monreal were built around 1229 as a hilltop castle on a rocky spur by Count Hermann lll. Built by Virneburg on the land of his brother Philipp, who then gave up his rights to his brother Hermann. The Philippsburg ruins were built shortly afterwards by Count Philipp.

The Löwenburg ruins in Monreal were built around 1229 as a hilltop castle on a rocky outcrop by Count Hermann III of Virneburg on land owned by his brother Philipp, who then transferred his rights to it to his brother Hermann. The Philippsburg ruins were built shortly afterwards by Count Philipp.

The Virneburg castle ruins are located on a hill at a height of 430 meters in the middle of the village of Virneburg, which is surrounded by 4 mountains, including the Schafberg, over which the hike leads through the juniper heath.

The Philippsburg The Philippsburg in Monreal was also built in the 13th century. The Philippsburg was given the nickname "Rech" (deer) in the local dialect due to its smaller size compared to the Löwenburg. There are two different theories about its origins: On the one hand, the Philippsburg was built as an outbuilding or outer structure of the Löwenburg, or on the other hand, it was built as Philip's "response" to the unauthorized construction of the Löwenburg by his brother. Some substantial wall remains of the Philippsburg have also been preserved - including the northwest tower and the restored south wall - which give a good impression of the original structure.

Very nice mountain path with a view of the two castle ruins.

Picturesquely overlooked by the two castle ruins of Löwenburg and Philippsburg, the half-timbered village of Monreal lies in the middle of the idyllic Elz Valley. Three stone bridges lead over the Elz in the village, of which the middle bridge is decorated with the statue of John of Nepomuk and the lion monument, unique in the Rhineland. The numerous half-timbered houses from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries - a remnant of the cloth makers of the Baroque period - are also art monuments worth seeing. Visitors also encounter the Middle Ages, for example in the parish church from the 13th century or the cemetery chapel from the 12th century. The history of Monreal, with its numerous ups and downs, reflects the historical development of the entire Eifel. In addition to the idyllic location and the picturesque town center already mentioned, numerous hiking trails, including the dream trail "Monrealer Ritterschlag" with impressive viewpoints, invite you to experience the unique landscape. Source: https://www.naturerlebnis-vordereifel.de/a-ortsgemeinde-monreal