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Bernkastel-Wittlich

Bettenfeld

Manderscheid Upper Castle – Manderscheid Lower Castle loop from Bettenfeld

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Bernkastel-Wittlich

Bettenfeld

Manderscheid Upper Castle – Manderscheid Lower Castle loop from Bettenfeld

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Manderscheid Upper Castle – Manderscheid Lower Castle loop from Bettenfeld

03:52

12.7km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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3.68 km

Heidsmühle Hotel & Restaurant

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Here I was with my parents for a Sunday trip 50 years ago. Many hiking trails, the Manderscheider castles nearby and a lot of volcanic Eifel all around.

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5.58 km

View of Niederburg Castle

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The Niederburg can be explored with guided tours - even at night - or on your own; it is only closed in bad weather. It was expanded into a magnificent, …

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5.64 km

Summit Cross at Burgen Klettersteig

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Summit cross at the end of stage 3

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5.72 km

View of the Niederburg in Manderscheid

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What a beautiful sight, recommended!

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5.78 km

View of the Manderscheid castles

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From the Burgenstieg you have a beautiful view of the Niederburg and parts of the via ferrata

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5.97 km

Manderscheid Upper Castle

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The Upper Castle and the Lower Castle rise up in the Lieser valley near Manderscheid. The Upper Castle was once a state castle of the Archbishops of Trier, while the …

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6.57 km

Wooden bridge over the River Lieser

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The Lieser meanders through the valley below the Manderscheider castles and can be crossed over this beautiful bridge with dry feet.

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6.81 km

Manderscheid Lower Castle

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The Niederburg is next to the Oberburg one of two castle ruins in Manderscheid. It dates from the 12th century and is much better preserved than the upper castle, although …

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.41 km

2.58 km

2.27 km

726 m

361 m

352 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

2.10 km

1.87 km

1.26 km

357 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Manderscheid Upper Castle – Manderscheid Lower Castle loop from Bettenfeld

Heidsmühle Hotel & Restaurant

View of Niederburg Castle

Summit Cross at Burgen Klettersteig

View of the Niederburg in Manderscheid

View of the Manderscheid castles

Manderscheid Upper Castle

Wooden bridge over the River Lieser

Manderscheid Lower Castle

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