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The Bertradaburg, which was named after Charlemagne's great-grandmother, Bertrada the Elder, is located above the Eifel town of Mürlenbach on a mountain spur above the Kyll valley. It is a hilltop castle. Charlemagne is said to have been born in this castle. However, there are other legends about this castle that cannot be clearly proven. The Bertradaburg was first mentioned in the 14th century. In the 1970s, the castle was bought by a couple who renovated it. The striking parts of the Bertradaburg (in particular the double tower gate building, the ring wall and the northern tower) belong to the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The residential buildings and other parts of the castle are privately owned. Source: https://eifelfuehrer.de/touristische-ziele/burgen-und-schloesser/bertradaburg

The route from Densborn to Mürlenbach leads through the quiet, pristine nature of the Eifel. As a cyclist, you can feel the peace of the valley, while the Kyll babbles beside you and the green slopes appear like gentle waves. Past small half-timbered houses and through picturesque places where time seems to have stood still. Halfway there is a view of the mountain ruins of Mürlenbach - a piece of history that rises majestically above the valley. The perfect place to take a short break, breathe in the air and let the Eifel feeling sink in.

Quite a steep climb at the beginning. But varied and very nice foresight.

Super steep ascent and descent to the castle, with the turbocharged e-bikes and be careful on the descent.

For the history of Bertradaburg, where Bertrada = mother of Charlemagne is said to have lived, see e.g. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertradaburg

Impressive remains of the castle from the Frankish period. Today privately owned. Charlemagne is said to have been born here in the 8th century.

Beautiful view and wonderfully suitable for a break on a longer round.

Since the 19th century, it has been assumed or even stated as a fact that the castle was built on the remains of a Roman fort, which presumably served to protect the Roman road from Trier to Cologne.[1] However, there is no evidence or even hints for this.[2] It should also be remembered that the castle is four to five kilometers from the Roman highway. According to local tradition, Bertrada, the mother of Charlemagne, lived in the castle, which suggests that he was born around 747. The existence of the castle was first documented in the 13th century as a state fortress of the princely imperial abbey of Prüm (compare the Middle Rhine Charter Book), but archaeological findings suggest that there were predecessor buildings to the castle complex.