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Burg Reifferscheid, Hellenthal

Reifferscheid Castle

Hellenthal

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Burg Reifferscheid stands in Hellenthal (Kreis Euskirchen), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Reifferscheid Castle stands in ruins on a hilltop in the Eifel region, within the village that bears its name near Hellenthal. Of the medieval stronghold only fragments of the curtain wall remain, along with a gatehouse flanked by two round towers and a round, whitewashed keep that still rises above the surrounding countryside. Visitors can climb the keep to a viewing platform that looks out over the Eifel hills.

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What to know

  • The site is an open-air ruin, with no roofed building or indoor exhibition.
  • The keep can be climbed for a panoramic view over the Eifel.
  • The ruin stands on a hill within Reifferscheid village, so reaching it involves walking uphill.
  • No opening hours or admission fees are given in the available information.

Where this château is

Hellenthal · Kreis Euskirchen · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Zehntweg 5, 53940 Hellenthal-Reifferscheid

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Heritage status
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Frequently asked

Can you go inside Reifferscheid Castle?
It is an open-air ruin with only the curtain wall remains, the gatehouse and the keep still standing; there is no roofed interior to visit.
Can visitors climb the tower?
Yes, the round keep serves as a viewing tower with a platform overlooking the Eifel.
Where is Reifferscheid Castle located?
It stands above the village of Reifferscheid in the municipality of Hellenthal, Kreis Euskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia.
Who owns the ruin today?
The municipality of Hellenthal has owned the ruin since 1965.

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The most visited in this department — Kreis Euskirchen