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Out and about with children: ehrenberg castle ruins (reutte)

On the way with children: Ehrenberg castle ruins (Reutte)

Last weekend we went on a small family outing again, of which I would like to tell you today. We went to Tirol, Reutte, where the castle world lies embedded in a small mountain group. A total of three ruins, a restored hermitage and a super long suspension bridge aroused our interest some time ago, now we have finally managed to get there. And was it worth it? See for yourself:

We travel and do everything together with our two children, so the destinations must always be child-friendly. But it is not always clear on the website of the organizers what to look out for and whether children really get their money’s worth. Therefore, in my report I will not only give you insights into our trip, but also tell you how rewarding it was from a child / family perspective.

Here is our detailed report, there is a small summary at the bottom:

Ehrenberg Castle World

The Ehrenberger Klause was built in 1317 and is therefore of considerable age. Due to its convenient location between the mountains, the hermitage was intended as

Dam and customs station. Today it is the entrance to the Burgenwelt Ehrenberg and thus to the visitor center (ticket office and information) with adventure museum and natural exhibition, to the restaurant, hotel, playground and of course to the hiking routes. The ruins and the suspension bridge can only be reached via forest paths. When you enter the hermitage through the restored gate with a temporary drawbridge, you immediately come to a huge area with something for everyone.

Of course Hanna first discovered the playground, which was small but really nice. With a small climbing wall, hiding place and labyrinth in the style of a knight and water-spouting dragon, this is really beautifully designed.

Since we were there mainly for the suspension bridge and the ruins, we left out the exhibition, the museum and the restaurant. But everything was very well attended (if not to say full) and I can imagine that if we visit the castle world again in better weather, we will take more time and look around there too.

Ehrenberg Castle World

Many paths lead to the Ehrenberg castle ruins. Since we had the stroller with us, we decided on the shortest and lightest. All roads lead steeply up, the ruins are all on a mountain. The paths we used were easily accessible and easy to walk. But: it remains arduous, especially with children and prams we were happy that we had proper shoes on. I don’t even want to start here from the heat (about 25 °).

An extra for children: along the paths there are three boards with stories about the legendary characters of the area. Hanna still tells of the three women and the red roses. On our way up she was well distracted and was busy discovering signs of the three legendary characters, so that she didn’t really notice how steep the climb was. There is also a puzzle book that can be purchased in the visitor center. Along the way, the children are asked questions that bring them closer to a precious sword with each solution. Unfortunately we were not informed that this booklet exists. In general, the lady at the cash desk was unfortunately very unfriendly and annoyed that she should give us information about the paths that can be traveled with prams. Hanna didn’t have the booklet with the questions, but we found the sword anyway &# 128521;

Ehrenberg castle ruins

The castle ruins really did hold up amazingly well for their age. Built in 1296, but repeatedly rebuilt and expanded, the castle was in constant change. It is said that kings and emperors would have come here, the castle was the scene of various wars and, together with the surrounding fortresses, has developed into one of the oldest and most important fortifications over the years.

I was very impressed by this ruin. I’ve seen a few castle ruins, but none was as complete as this. Of course, the traces of time are visible, but there are so many walls that you can imagine life in the castle without the many explanatory boards. In addition to the really well-preserved outer walls, the inner walls are also recognizable or to a large extent still standing, so that the former layout of the castle is more than understandable.

Ehrenberg castle ruins with a view of the Falcon Tower

The ruined castle itself is small, but there is also a lot to see on the site. There are also a few benches where you can take a comfortable break and enjoy the beautiful view. Unfortunately the sky was overcast with us, so that we could see Reutte, but not really the surrounding mountains. The view must be breathtaking with a clear view!

Schlosskopf Castle Fortress (left) and Ehrenberg Castle Ruins (right)

It is about a 60-minute walk from the Ehrenberg castle ruins with a pram to the Schlosskopf castle fortress. We saved the way for the next visit and went over the bridge to Fort Claudia.

But briefly to the fortress: The fortress is the youngest of the four complexes and was primarily intended for the reconquest of Ehrenberg. Today you can see the remains of the castle there. On the way to the fortress fortress, children and families can search for the castle’s treasure, so keep an eye out and get information in the visitor information! &# 128521;

Suspension bridge ‘Highline 179’

The bridge is the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Tibet style. It can carry up to 500 people on its 406 meters, there weren’t that many of us, but it was quite full.

To get to the bridge you have to pass revolving doors with the entrance tickets purchased at the ticket office or at the machine next to the bridge. You get back and forth once per ticket. The stroller can NOT be on the bridge! I find the single ticket price of 8 euros for the suspension bridge a bit expensive. But if you note that the suspension bridge really has to be paid EXCLUSIVELY, the ruins have free access, the whole thing relativizes again.

And the suspension bridge wobbles! That’s what you’d expect, of course, it’s a suspension bridge. And you can see it too, because there is always someone on the bridge that you can see walking and then looking scared. Some turn back, but most go on. It wobbles very much at first, but it’s worth moving on. You have a really nice view (of course even better in good weather) and can see the entire castle world. Of course, the bridge is more than just well secured, so no one needs to worry about safety.

Fort Claudia

Cannons of Fort Claudia, aimed at Ehrenberg Castle

On the other side of the bridge on the Falkenberg is the Fort Claudia, which is a former, rather small fortress. It is very manageable and, apart from the preserved foundation walls, does not offer much worth seeing. But it is quieter there (most visitors turn right after the bridge, we were alone in the fort for the entire 15 minutes) than on the rest of the site.

In total, we were on the site for about four hours, looked at everything except for the Schlosskopf fortress, and also took our time. Nevertheless, it would be advisable to plan more time next time so that you can also visit the museum dedicated to the history of knighthood.

How did we find it?

We were all, without exception, enthusiastic and want to go again when the weather is good. Then we will consider a few things:

  • In addition to the ruins, the castle world naturally lives from the fantastic views, so it is all the more worthwhile to go there with clear visibility and sunshine.
  • But: the better the weather, the warmer it is. Since everything is connected with ascent and running, it is all the more arduous when it is warm. In addition, the castle world is a well-known tourist attraction and, of course, is visited all the more if the weather is good. I thought it was pretty full. Even if there were always phases in which you could run alone, there were always numerous other people at the nodes (where you have to decide whether you think that’s bad or not).
  • The area is NOT completely suitable for pushchairs. Some paths and the bridge cannot be used by prams
  • The paths to the ruins are all forest paths, so good shoes are really advisable
  • There are two puzzles / treasure hunts that are NOT pointed out at the checkout (at least not with us, although we have spoken to the cashier and our children for a long time and in detail about the best ways). For the children, of course, the excursion will be all the more interesting if they can also look for a sword and a treasure at the castle.
  • There are numerous ways to sit down and let the scene take effect or just relax. So if you pack a few snacks, you have a great opportunity to enjoy a picnic with a panorama!

Hanna was as excited as we were. I can only recommend the castle world to everyone, with or without children! For families, however, the following applies: the children should be happy to run, or mom / dad should be quite strong &# 128521;

That was our trip. Perhaps you have already been there and have one or two tips?!

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