The upper forts is the older of the two Manderscheider forts. It was always owned by the Trier until the dissolution of the Electoral State and its destruction by the French (1673). Today, the well-preserved ruin is owned by the town of Manderscheid and is freely accessible.
Experience "The Eifel from below" all year round, every day! The family-friendly guided tours are especially designed for children, for whom a visit to the "underground world" is a very special experience! Guided tours of the former lead ore mine are offered three times a day for individual visitors.