Are Castle

Worth the climb for the view

Quite a steep climb up past the ruined archway and then up to the castle ruins. We went for the view over Altenahr. There is also a viewing platform, and information on the history of the castle.

Interesting but short climb from town centre

Less than half an hour walk, climbing a fairly steep road from the town centre. At the entrance gate and in the castle itself is a large tebeau with explanations and drawings of the various building ...

Great views from castle, start of Rotweinwanderweg

The castle Are was built in 1100 by Count Dietrich I of Are. In 1246 it was gifted to the Catholic Church (Archbishop of Cologne) and it was further developed and expanded from 1300 to 1600. It was ...

to be seen in the passage

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The hotel is very comfortable and comfortable.

A visiting promoter

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If you are in the region, it would be a pity to miss this promontoire and the prospects it gives on the valley. However, these ruins have little interest in themselves.