Top 10 Places to Visit

The ruins of the medieval Löwenburg Castle are towering high above the City of Gerolstein. The Castle is open all year round and offers a wonderful view over Gerolstein, the dolomites massif and the kyll valley. Every two years the castle-actors stage an open-air theatre within the historical walls.

The astronomical institute of the University of Bonn built an observatory in 1953/54 on the volcano group "Hoher List" near Schalkenmehren.

a dry maar full of sedges, mosses & cotton grasses

Look over the craftswoman's shoulder: In the studio you can be shown and explained how the unique beads are created and much more.

Hohenzollern Tower Enjoy the beautiful view of Bad Bertrich and the surrounding hills. Accessible via the local circular walk "Kurschattensteig" et "Wasserfall Erlebnisroute".

On the "Dreeswanderweg" (Drees hiking trail), you will pass the “Josendrees”, located directly on the Josenbach stream. Delicious sparkling water refreshes you on the way.

The mindfulness point 7: To new shores - dare to move to the other shore.

The Maischquelle spring near the refuge in Kennfus is a layered spring. Hikers can find this spring very close to Bad Bertrich on the HeimatSpuren hiking trails ‘Geo-Route’ and ‘Wasserfall Erlebnisroute’.

Enjoy the calming effect of nature in the Bad Bertrich spa garden. The chirping of birds, the splendour of the blossoms and the rays of the sun make the spa garden a favourite place for all those who enjoy spending time in nature. From time to time you can enjoy concerts in the most beautiful atmosphere in the spa garden. The Glauber's salt spring invites you to take a drinking cure.

In the candle manufactory in the middle of Manderscheid you will find your favorite candles, like the dancing angels or the lava candle from the handwork of the only master wax maker in the district of Trier. During a guided tour of the manufactory you will learn everything worth knowing about this craft.