우리의 아멜딩겐‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 동굴

Text according to the information panel: Nature Trail Deluxe – Premium Hiking – German-Luxembourgish Tours Rock Trail 2 – Bollendorf – Beaufort Luxembourg Sandstone Cliffs – Les roches de grès luxembourgeois Rock Trail 2 leads through Bollendorf (Moselle-Eifel) on the German side and through Beaufort (Müllerthal Region – Little Switzerland) on the Luxembourg side. This route is an exceptional hike through the fascinating landscape of Luxembourg sandstone cliffs. On the German side, the Bollendorf rock plateau impresses with its bizarre rock formations, caves, and overhangs. On the Luxembourg side, the trail leads through the romantic forests and gorges of the Müllerthal Region, where mighty rocks, moss-covered boulders, and narrow crevices alternate. The circular route impressively demonstrates how nature and geology have shaped the landscape. Numerous viewpoints and rest areas invite you to linger. Particularly worth seeing are the impressive rock formations near Bollendorf and the Beaufort castle ruins with their medieval charm. The "NaturWanderPark delux" offers a cross-border hiking experience between Germany and Luxembourg. The trails are certified as premium hiking routes and guarantee the highest quality in terms of nature experience, trail design, and signage.

The medieval castle, built and expanded in four construction periods between 1015 and 1650, with its different architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance, is 350 years old and has four wings in French Renaissance style.

From up here, you have a beautiful view down to Beaufort Castle. Beaufort Castle, a former moated castle, was built in three different periods and features everything a castle should have: a rampart, a water tower, a dungeon, a pitched nose above the entrance gate, a fountain, a knights' hall, a chapel, and a torture chamber.

Key facts at a glance: Consists of: Medieval castle ruins (11th–17th centuries) Renaissance castle (built from 1643) History: 11th century: First castle complex with a moat. 14th–16th centuries: Expansion under various noble families. 1643–1649: Construction of the Renaissance castle by Baron von Beck. From the 18th century: Deterioration, used as a quarry. Since the 19th century: Restoration, now owned by the Luxembourg state. Visit: Ruins: Open to the public (April–November, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.). Renaissance castle: Guided tour only (including historical furniture, distillery, and liqueur tasting). Highlights: Historical flair, beautiful gardens, Cassero liqueur, picturesque surroundings.

The rocky ridge above today's town of Vianden was first fortified in late antiquity. The excavations carried out in 1994 at the foot of the castle chapel led to the realization, based on the findings secured in a second relocation, that parts of the rising masonry of the late antique tower must have still existed in the Merovingian period, and that this square part of the building was the only remaining structure from late antiquity in the first medieval period System was integrated.At a prehistoric road connection, which led as a branch ("side road") from the great Roman road Reims - Cologne through the Ardennes and the Ourtal into the Sauertal and via Echternach in the direction of Bitburg to the then metropolis of Trier, was built at the beginning of the In late antiquity, the first fortification was built on the Schlossberg, probably as a civilian-used “refuge” during the time of constant Germanic threat (around 275 AD). Source: https://castle-vianden.lu/geschichte/

Iconic castle. Looks nice on the mountain and overlooks Vianden.

Certainly worth a visit during your stay in Vianden :)

Great information board