Eltz Castle

hiking journey from Moselkern to Eltz castle in Wierschem. this medieval castle within the forest is truly magical sight.

Great tour with lots of information. Tickets are reasonably priced at 11 euros. Fair parking fee of 2 euros and easy walking distance to the castle (about 10 minutes). There is also a shuttle bus of 2 euros per person that you don’t necessarily have to use.

If you search the ten castles of Germany online, it must be listed among them. Elz Castle is located in Wierschem, an unknown town in the western German state of Rhineland-Pfalz. The architectural style of the town has a historical taste, but without Elz Castle in the mountains on the southwest outskirts, No one will know this little place. It is said that Elts Castle is one of the most mysterious castles in Germany and has never been destroyed in the mountains since it was built, despite the war in the surrounding area. After more than 800 years of change, the descendants of the castle owners still live here. This is a typical Gothic style castle, built entirely of local stone on the top of the mountain, from the bottom of the castle to the top of the 10-story high. The unique design makes every tourist who comes here to visit the mountain platform reluctant to leave! It is said that the reverse pattern of the 500 Deutsche Mark banknote printed in 1965 is the Erz Castle, and since then, the castle has become a household name in Germany.

Located in the mountains, there is no disturbance from the tour group, suitable for walking and thinking quietly. Sitting on the bench of the castle, looking at the mountains not far away, enjoy this secluded tranquility.

Germany's ten castles, beautiful. . . .