シェーネッケンの洞窟・トップ6

A small detour to the bridge is not wrong because a small café is less than 50m away

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

Situated on a mountain spur projecting into the Nims Valley, Schönecken Castle had the task of securing the southern border of the territory of the Prüm Prince Abbey and controlling the Bitburg-Prüm road leading through the valley. Its founders were the Counts of Vianden, who were mentioned as Prümer bailiffs (patrons) as early as 1132. The construction of the castle may have been started as early as the 12th century, but the first half of the 13th century is more likely. Source: https://www.eifel.info/a-burgruine-schoenecken

The Bertradaburg is named after Charlemagne's grandmother, Bertrada the Elder. Bertrada the Younger is said to have stayed here when her son, who later became Charlemagne, was born. For the history of Bertradaburg see e.g. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertradaburg. And for the history of the village, which flourished in the Franconian era, see http://www.gemeinde-muerlenbach.de/geschichte.html. There you will also find the link to the question: Was Charlemagne born in Mürlenbach? (http://www.gemeinde-muerlenbach.de/assets/files/geburtsort_kdg.pdf)

It is best to ask beforehand if you are interested in a guided tour of the castle, as this is privately owned.

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

Very nice view, beautiful landscape!

Offers a wonderful view over this tranquil place if the ruins themselves are not fascinating enough.