The listed building is not only being used as living quarters but also as a place to offer high-quality cultural venues. Theatre, concerts and exhibits take place inside and outside the castle.

The rocks “Hustley”, “Munterley”, “Drohende Ley”, “Große Kanzel” and “Auberg” shape the cityscape from afar and form Gerolstein’s landmark. The most famous peak of the Gerolstein Dolomites is the "Munterley" - with an altitude of 482 meters.

On the "Dreeswanderweg" (Drees hiking trail), you will pass the “Josendrees”, located directly on the Josenbach stream. Delicious sparkling water refreshes you on the way.

The landscape of the Rauscherpark is a particularly attractive section of the Nettetal. The water rushes over mighty basalt blocks in cascades over the only natural waterfall of the Nette.

In the "Mechernich Forest", which extends from the eastern city limits of Mechernich to Satzvey, the Katzensteine rise on the border with the Veybachaue near Katzvey.