불카네이펠‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 동굴

As always, castle ruins have a strong attraction for me. I can hardly escape their magic.

The exact origins of Kerpen Castle are shrouded in the mists of history. It is considered very likely that its builder was Sigibertus de Kerpene, first mentioned in documents in 1136, or his son Heinrich I (1142–1177). However, an exact construction date cannot yet be given.

Very pretty little town but unfortunately absolutely dead.

In the Eagle and Wolf Park Kasselburg, visitors can experience everything to do with wolves, eagles, falcons and other birds of prey. Here you can learn how conflict-free coexistence between humans and wild animals is possible. A visit to the Eagle and Wolf Park is something extraordinary that you won't forget in a hurry. See: https://adler-wolfspark.de/

The Kasselburg is the ruin of a hilltop castle on a 490-meter-high basalt rock in Pelm near Gerolstein in the Vulkaneifel district of Rhineland-Palatinate. See: http://www.adler-wolfspark.de/

In 1670 the castle was badly damaged by a lightning strike in the Powder Tower. It was occupied by the French on July 6, 1691, but was recaptured on August 5 of the same year. Gerolstein is destroyed in the process. In 1840 the castle was also known as Jungkernburg. The remaining remnants of the wall were partially demolished in the 18th century and further destroyed in the Second World War. Today only a few remains remain, but they have been restored. Excerpt from Wikipedia

The complex consists of the privately inhabited front castle and the ruins of the main castle behind it, accessible via a wooden bridge, from which there is a good view of Gerolstein and the rocks of the Munterlay.

The steep climb to the castle is quite difficult. A real calf biter! But once at the top you forget it all. Beautiful ruin and the cave is more than worth it.