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Hikers are welcome guests at the Krausberghütte, located on the mountain of the same name above Dernau, just a stone's throw from the Krausberg Tower (if interested, see https://www.komoot.com/de-de/highlight/72123). It is run by the local chapter of the Eifel Association – a volunteer organization. Those planning a stop here should check the opening hours beforehand.

A striking point in the Ahreifel is undoubtedly the Krausberg above Dernau. It is not only known for a hut run by the local branch of the Eifel Association, but also for the Krausberg Tower.

The facility still needs to be secured before you can enter it. The official plaques describe it like this: While the east side is protected by a wide moat, the west side is only surrounded by a narrow moat. In order to remedy this disadvantage in the case of defense, the 0.65 m to 0.80 m thick curtain wall on the inside of the outer bailey was reinforced with stone arcades. A wooden one was built on top of them Battlement. The circular wall is provided with shaft-shaped slots that become narrower towards the outside. Such embrasures are part of the expansion of the facility in the age of firearms. Protected by the narrow slits, the castle residents were able to defend themselves against attackers. The number of embrasures in the western curtain wall is significantly higher than on the eastern side. While the east side is protected by a wide moat, the west side is only surrounded by a narrow moat. In order to remedy this disadvantage in the case of defense, the 0.65 m to 0.80 m thick curtain wall on the inside of the outer bailey was reinforced with stone arcades. A wooden battlement was built on them. The circular wall is provided with shaft-shaped slots that become narrower towards the outside. Such embrasures are part of the expansion of the facility in the age of firearms. Protected by the narrow slits, the castle residents were able to defend themselves against attackers. Gothic gatehouse The Gothic gate with an ogival passage and portcullis slot can be reached via the "modern" access causeway. In the Middle Ages the gate must have had a gatehouse. Based on the material (sandstone) and shape, the gate was probably only built in the 15th century. In the past, a free-standing wooden drawbridge structure would have provided access to the castle complex. Historical review: Documents from the years 1105 to 1182 testify to the existence of a noble family "von Hart" in the Euskirchen area. Rudolfus de Hart appears most frequently in the sources between 1118 and 1138. After the family died out, the castle fell to the Counts of Are around 1200 In 1246, the Hardtburg came into the possession of the Archbishop of Cologne with the Are-Hochstaden inheritance, where it remained until 1794. The. The Archbishops of Cologne expanded the complex into a powerful state castle, with the help of which the Electorate of Cologne's possessions and the transport routes on the northern edge of the Eifel were secured.

I felt like I was in a mountain hut in the Alps.

From the Steinerberg you have a beautiful panoramic view over the heights of the Ahrgebirge. I also definitely recommend a stop at the cozy Steinerberghaus. The opening hours and further information can be found here: https://www.steinerberghaus.de/

Beautiful place on the meadow to rest with a beautiful view 👍 In 1911 the Steinerberghaus began as a simple refuge for the Eifel Association. Ten years later it was already an excursion restaurant with overnight accommodation. To mark the 100th birthday of the Steinerberghaus, a sundial by the Bonn sculptor Anton Schmitz was inaugurated. The special thing about this clock: it is tilted parallel to the earth's axis and directed north in the shape of a globe. It therefore represents the exact image of our planet and is illuminated by the sun at the same angle as it. A map of the Earth was also carved into the surface of this massive basalt ball. That's why you can not only read the time here, but also where in the world the sun is setting or rising. Source: 111 places in the Eifel that you have to see

Spectacular view over the Ahr Mountains and into the beautiful Ahr Valley! When the weather is clear you can see the Siebengebirge in the distance.

The ascent to the Krausberg Tower is challenging - both from Dernau and from Walporzheim ...; Once at the top you will be rewarded with a spectacular, breathtaking 360 ° view and distant view (e.g. into the Ahr valley on Dernau or to Cologne). The place invites - also for families - to linger. There is a restaurant (currently still closed due to Corona) with nice seating and a great playground. So, get out into nature.