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Zach Benbow (11 months ago)
Last week I was under orders from King Leopold VII to espionage a capture for this fortress. With me was my girlfriend’s Father. We arrived by carriage drawn by four horses to the bottom of the castle. The way up was steep but not too challenging for a young knight such as myself. Around 1/4 of a sun degree later we reached the gate. It was barred and and an old French man told us to go away because we smelled of elderberries. Upset at this, we scrambled up the pathway further to the top of the hill. There we could see all around. Perfect for King Leopold VII, I thought. We found a small crevasse inside the small tower on the wall and snuck in. The way down to the courtyard was rocky and uneven, but we made do. On closer inspection from The inside of the castle walls, there was a second gate that was not quite closed. Luckily, my accomplice and I fit right in. We looked around the castle, visiting the main tower (only halfway to the entrance, there’s a lot of disrepair) and down into the wine cellar. We also found fireplaces, bedrooms and even a rose garden overlooking the valley. Perfect for my King. After some more nosing around we left, enjoyed the views and walked down to our carriage. 10/10 but really that French man is rude and you need better security.
Last week I was under orders from King Leopold VII to espionage a capture for this fortress. With me was my girlfriend’s Father. We arrived by carriage drawn by four horses to the bottom of the castle. The way up was steep but not too challenging for a young knight such as myself. Around 1/4 of a sun degree later we reached the gate. It was barred and and an old French man told us to go away because we smelled of elderberries. Upset at this, we scrambled up the pathway further to the top of the hill. There we could see all around. Perfect for King Leopold VII, I thought. We found a small crevasse inside the small tower on the wall and snuck in. The way down to the courtyard was rocky and uneven, but we made do. On closer inspection from The inside of the castle walls, there was a second gate that was not quite closed. Luckily, my accomplice and I fit right in. We looked around the castle, visiting the main tower (only halfway to the entrance, there’s a lot of disrepair) and down into the wine cellar. We also found fireplaces, bedrooms and even a rose garden overlooking the valley. Perfect for my King. After some more nosing around we left, enjoyed the views and walked down to our carriage. 10/10 but really that French man is rude and you need better security.
Igor Zotov (12 months ago)
I don't know what the current situation is, but 4 years ago the ruins were partially accessible for visitors. And we really enjoyed it!
I don't know what the current situation is, but 4 years ago the ruins were partially accessible for visitors. And we really enjoyed it!
Ivars Ģērķis (2 years ago)
Although the palace is closed for viewing, my colleague and I still decided to visit it, by stepping up a little it is possible to explore it from the inside, as everything that is visible here is a pleasure for the eyes and the soul!
Although the palace is closed for viewing, my colleague and I still decided to visit it, by stepping up a little it is possible to explore it from the inside, as everything that is visible here is a pleasure for the eyes and the soul!
Jan Lorentsen (3 years ago)
Great view and easy access
Great view and easy access
Wesley Wei (3 years ago)
Nice hiking trails, good for families.
Nice hiking trails, good for families.
