High above the valley of the Saar below, at the tip of a protruding sandstone cliff, lies the hermitage of Kastel-Staadt, providing fascinating insights and views.
The premium hiking trail connects the historic castle complex in the centre of Freudenburg with varied landscapes, many views, sandstone cliffs and the "Eiderberg" nature reserve.
King John of Bohemia, Count of Luxembourg, had the “Freyding” fortress built in the year 1337 to protect the border and control the military road from Trier - Metz.