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Bertrada Castle is a fascinating piece of history that is anchored in the region. The assumption that it was built on the remains of a Roman fort gives the place a mystical touch, even if there is no clear evidence for this. The connection to Bertrada, the mother of Charlemagne, gives the castle a special historical significance, even if the first documented mentions only appear in the 13th century. The castle's eventful history, in particular its occupation by the French revolutionary troops, shows how strongly the political currents of the time shaped the region.

A small detour to the bridge is not wrong because a small café is less than 50m away

Pretty steep climb by bike

Super steep ascent and descent to the castle, with the turbocharged e-bikes and be careful on the descent.

Impressive remains of the castle from the Frankish period. Today privately owned. Charlemagne is said to have been born here in the 8th century.

Beautiful view and wonderfully suitable for a break on a longer round.

Since the 19th century, it has been assumed or even stated as a fact that the castle was built on the remains of a Roman fort, which presumably served to protect the Roman road from Trier to Cologne.[1] However, there is no evidence or even hints for this.[2] It should also be remembered that the castle is four to five kilometers from the Roman highway. According to local tradition, Bertrada, the mother of Charlemagne, lived in the castle, which suggests that he was born around 747. The existence of the castle was first documented in the 13th century as a state fortress of the princely imperial abbey of Prüm (compare the Middle Rhine Charter Book), but archaeological findings suggest that there were predecessor buildings to the castle complex.

Very nice view, beautiful landscape!