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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 castle was first mentioned in 1249 when it was destroyed. An Adolf von Ringsheim appears in 1278. His descendants had to sell the headquarters to Johann Hurth von Schoeneck, the Hereditary Marshal of Jülich, in 1455 due to excessive indebtedness. With the death of the last Hurth von Schöneck, the archbishop withdrew the fiefdom of Ringsheim Castle and only gave it back to Johann Freiherr von Beck in 1635, whose son sold the property to the Electorate of Cologne Chamberlain Philipp von der Vorst in 1656.

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.

When the weather is nice you have a stunning all-round view - z. B. to Cologne

A path with wooden railings leads over the highest elevation of the Rodderberg, from which one has a great panoramic view.

From the lookout tower on the Krausberg, the view extends to the Siebengebirge.