The tower was erected on the mountain Hohe Acht, at an altitude of 747 metres.

Pyrmont Castle is enthroned on a mighty slate rock above a waterfall on the Elzbach.

The former castle chapel on the small hill in Esch still reminds us of the Knights of Esch. Between the 11th and 16th centuries, the Knights of Esch were among the most important noble families in the Wittlich area. In addition, Esch is the birthplace of Eberhard von Esch, the founder of the pilgrimage site Klausen.

Embark on a journey into the past - the "Old Prison" has weathered all the storms of the past centuries and is now home to a local history museum on the upper floor.

The volcanic dome of the Barsberg created in the Tertiary was the highest elevation (600 m) in the vicinity and particularly suitable for the construction of a ring wall system. Their builders deliberately chose the location and were guided by the natural conditions.