Discover Grimburg
Accommodation in Grimburg
A medieval castle, a museum in a historic farmhouse and the Wadrill Valley landscape give Grimburg several distinct sides. You can explore the castle’s development and medieval life, or discover trails through the valley and its stream landscape. A stay here combines cultural history with nature and outdoor activity.
Grimburg Castle and medieval history
Grimburg Castle was built at the end of the 12th century as a territorial castle of Trier. The castle can generally be visited free of charge throughout the year. However, during the winter weather period from November to March, the keep, playground and toilets are closed. Climbing the tower offers views over the Wadrill Valley; access to the tower may vary by season.
On guided tours, you can learn more about the castle’s development and life in the Middle Ages. Special child-friendly tours are also available. They last about 90 minutes and give families a practical way to engage with the site’s history, so a visit is about more than simply looking at the castle.
The Grimburg Castle and Witch Museum is in the village centre, in an 18th-century farmhouse. Original finds from the castle on display include coins, locks, tools, household items, dishes, jewellery, stove tiles and bricks. The exhibition thus reveals different traces of everyday life in the past.
Another focus is the history of the persecution of witches in the Trier region. Large-format panels and facsimiles document witch trials. The museum’s account records that more than 200 men and women in the Hochwald lost their lives in a burning hut after being accused of witchcraft. A visit therefore combines the history of the castle with a serious historical examination of the subject.
The Wadrill Valley and trails through the landscape
The Wadrill Valley nature reserve between FelsenmĂĽhle and Grimburg covers about 213 hectares and includes parts of Grimburg. The meadows through which the Wadrill flows are also protected. The stream landscape reveals a different side of the destination from the castle and museum.
The Saar-HunsrĂĽck-Steig stage from Grimburgerhof to Reinsfeld starts at the partly reconstructed Grimburg Castle. It stands on a ridge above the Wadrill Valley. The stage passes through the quiet, natural valley and offers changing views of the landscape along the stream. A trail from the valley near Grimburgerhof climbs gradually to the castle. The Saar-HunsrĂĽck-Steig also branches off at Grimburg, allowing hikers to continue along a route towards Trier.
The fully asphalted Ruwer-Hochwald cycle route offers another way to enjoy the outdoors: it is suitable for cyclists, inline skaters and walkers, and Grimburg Castle can be reached directly or by taking a detour. Another hiking stage leads from Grimburgerhof to Kell Reservoir, joins the Ruwer-Hochwald cycle route and offers a connection for travellers heading to Kell. It ends at Kell Reservoir, which offers numerous recreational opportunities.
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