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From the castle you have a beautiful view into the distance

If you want to save this highlight as a reward for the end of the tour, it is best to run in the opposite direction. If you run in the indicated direction, you will reach the castle after less than 1 km.

A beautiful castle ruins with beautiful photo opportunities

The old town of Saarburg with the castle, the church, the mill museum and the waterfall is definitely a magnet for visitors, at least in the summer months. Unfortunately, the old town is usually flooded with tourists on the weekends.

Great ruin with a great view too!

An impressive castle complex even in the fog

The remains of one of the oldest and most beautiful hilltop castles in the west are enthroned high above the Saar and are a picturesque landmark and give the city of Saarburg its name. In 964, Count Siegfried of Luxembourg acquired the Schlossberg from the Trier Cathedral and built a proud and mighty castle complex. The castle ring was 137 m long and up to 50 m wide. Burgmannenhäuser and an office building on the site of today's vicarage and the Evangelical Church also belonged to the castle. From the early 12th century, the castle was owned by the Archbishops of Trier, who over the centuries expanded it into one of the most important fortifications in their area. After an eventful history and several destructions and reconstructions, the castle lost its importance from the 18th century and fell into ruins. In 1860 the city of Saarburg acquired the ruins and in 1896 set up the viewing platform in the upper part of the mantle tower. The ascent of over 100 steps over the narrow spiral staircase is rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view of the Saar Valley. In the evening hours, the castle lighting creates an atmospheric backdrop high above the city. Since 2010, the city of Saarburg has carried out several upgrades to the castle. The 11 goats that work as “landscapers” on the Saar-side Burgberg and keep the vegetation low have become a real attraction. The castle complex is freely accessible. Source: https://www.saar-obermosel.de/kultur-freizeit/virtuelle-erlebnisse/is/Burganlage-Saarburg_Saarburg

Great view from the Saarburg ruins.