The castle represents the landmark of our place. A walk there is always worthwhile. From here you can enjoy an impressive view of Schönecken and its surroundings.
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Burgruine - Glaadt
Jünkerath
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In the Middle Ages, Glaadt was even more important than Jünkerath, which at that time was only a hut settlement. For this reason, the counts of Blankenheim built a castle there in the 13th century, which was rebuilt into a magnificent hunting lodge at the beginning of the 17th century. However, a lightning strike in the 18th century caused it to burn to the ground.
Ground outcrops at the Wingertsbergwand near Mendig allow scientists to explain the history of the Laacher See eruption by comparing them with currently active volcanoes.