ラヴェンギールスブルクの洞窟・トップ8

Impressive and somewhat mystical ruins along the way

Attention: The castle is privately owned and not a highlight for a visit.

Schloss Gemuenden opened in 1301. It is owned and lived in by the van Salis family, so still in private family hands. It is not really open for visits, but is available for events, weddings, and such both inside and outside. In particular the gewolbe cellar is very nice, and the lovely terrace is very nice and has a great view of Gemuenden. For more information visit their internet site www.schloss-gemuenden.de, for pictures and details, and phone numbers for reservations.

Small ruins on the hill with a great view. Benches invite you to take a break.

Nice castle ruins, there is not much left, but still worth a detour

Dill Castle is a ruin. The Spornburg sits on a mountain spur above the Dillerbach, in the middle of the 200 soul town of Dill in the Hunsrück. It was probably built in the 11th century, and Adalbert von Dill Graf von Mörsberg (County of Sponheim) is said to be the founder. During the War of the Palatinate Succession in 1697, the castle was destroyed by a French army. The town of Dill was spared.

The town, which has a population of 200, is the start and finish of the Diller Castle Trail dream loop. The town itself has beautiful half-timbered houses. The church is also worth seeing, as are the castle ruins. Nobody needs to go thirsty here, because there is a rest area in front of the castle entrance and you can get self-service drinks at fair prices in the old weighing house. And if you've had too much to drink, you can relieve yourself in the well-maintained toilet facilities about 100 meters away.

Beautiful idyllic rest area at the Simmerbach