Stronghold

Many years ago it was believed that the release of carbon dioxide was a sign of extinct volcanism. But this is not the case: the molten rock inside the earth (magma) contains, in addition to mineral components, gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, sulfur dioxide, fluorine and chlorine. Depending on how warm it is and how much pressure is created, they escape through cracks in the earth's crust. The source of carbon dioxide in the Gelenberg Forest is a Mofette.

Former auction monastery from the 18th century.

The castle ruins is located in the Ahbachtal and discovered for the first time in 1272.    

Waterlogging of the dried up maar lake led to its present state.

In keeping with its role as the church of a large district, the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is a striking landmark in the Wittlich valley in an exposed, slightly elevated position on the south-western edge of the village.