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The oldest part of Bürresheim Castle is the imposing keep, a 12th-century tower that clearly reflects the castle's defensive origins. Over time, the castle developed into a complex double complex, consisting of the so-called Cologne Castle and the Trier Castle, which underwent different construction and expansion phases. While the Cologne Castle formed the older part and primarily served economic purposes—leading to its eventual decline—the Trier Castle was transformed into a prestigious residential palace, which continues to shape the character of the entire complex to this day.

The castle belongs to the municipality of Sankt Johann in Rhineland-Palatinate and is located northwest of Mayen on a rocky outcrop at the confluence of the Nitzbach and Nette rivers. Along with Eltz Castle and Lissingen Castle, Bürresheim Castle is one of the few aristocratic residences in the Eifel region that was never conquered or destroyed, surviving unscathed both the wars of the 17th and 18th centuries and the social upheavals resulting from the French Revolution. Its history was largely shaped by its location on the border between the two ecclesiastical electorates of Cologne and Trier.

The Virneburg castle ruins are located on a hill at a height of 430 meters in the middle of the village of Virneburg, which is surrounded by 4 mountains, including the Schafberg, over which the hike leads through the juniper heath.

For Virneburg see e.g. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virneburg_(Burg) or https://www.kuladig.de/Object View/O-53153-20120817-2

Nice view of Virneburg, steep trails

A beautiful castle in the Eifel. "It suddenly grows out of the ground, unsuspecting." Why here? And why is it so well preserved? My curiosity is growing. Ah, guided tours are offered. I definitely have to go there soon, but first I'll keep cycling.

Almost every castle had its own herbal garden in which vegetables, medicinal, herbal and poisonous plants were grown. By decree of Charlemagne, regulations were issued to ensure the supply of the court and the country, to operate three-field farming, to grow fruit and wine, to breed domestic animals, to plant useful and medicinal plants and trees.

If you walk the dream path Förstersteig, you will inevitably come here. Is currently (since 2021) a dead end. But the detour is worth it! Fantastic view of Bürresheim Castle and the castle gardens.