エッカースヴァイラーの洞窟・トップ9

ブルク・リヒテンベルクの非常に急な道。

A quiet, gently ascending forest path leads from Ruthweiler up to the imposing Lichtenberg Castle – one of the largest castle ruins in Germany. The path is easy to walk, shady, and offers frequent views of the valley. Tip: Go early in the morning – then the path is almost deserted, the air is fresh, and the castle looks particularly impressive in the first light. Ideal as an introduction to castle exploration or for nature lovers with a sense of history.

📍 Dream Loop Bärenbach Trail Remains of ruins, moss-covered stones, and a place that whispers stories – the so-called "Old Castle" is no longer a classic castle, but a place with soul. The remains of the walls seem like they come from another era, surrounded by dense forest and mysterious silence. A place for explorers and dreamers. 💡 Tip: It's a good moment to pause for a moment and imagine what it used to be like here. If you sharpen your eyes, you'll still recognize clear structures – and perhaps even a hint of history in the breeze.

An old castle from the 1850s. You wouldn't think of something like that when you see the sign "to the old castle." 😄

Very steep descent from the castle to the Fritz Wunderlich cycle path.

Great descent, followed by a somewhat hidden descent onto the Fritz Wunderlich cycle path

In the Middle Ages, the towns of Weiersbach and Hoppstädten, together with Leitzweiler, Heimbach and Freisen, belonged to the Werdenstein lordship. In the 16th century, a branch of the Lords of Oberstein first called themselves "Lords of Werdenstein" after the lordship. Jakob von Eberstein married the daughter who was entitled to inherit and built the castle of the same name, "Werdenstein", around 1550. It was located between the two towns and was completely demolished at the beginning of the 19th century. (Source: Wikipedia)

There is not much of the castle left 🤔