Castle ‘Reinhardstein’ at Robertville (Belgium)
This castle is the highest located castle in Belgium (500 meter above sea-level) and is situated, isolated from the modern world, on top of a mass of rocks deep in the heart of the afforested valley of the Warche river, on a place previously chosen by the Celts in prehistoric times (about 4000 years ago).
The first castle on this spot was built in 1354.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the castle fell into disrepair due to financial problems of the then owners who left the premises.
Rumors that a treasure of gold and silver could have been hidden around the castle attracted numerous treasure hunters, who left the property in a pitiful state and the castle ended up as a complete ruin !
However, in 1969 a Belgian university professor bought the ruins from the government and decided to restore it to its past grandeur.
The restoration was completed in 1971 after 2 years of hard work because of the difficult accessibility.
The restoration works were based on old 17th century documents, engravings and drawings that were followed as closely as possible.
The result is what we can still see today.
Location : Ovifat – Robertville (Belgium)
The picture below shows the castle under snowy conditions from the same viewpoint.
Rudolf Averbeck 29. Oktober 2015, 11:40
Eine sehr gute Bildführung.Klasse gemacht.
Liebe Grüße
Rudolf
Ryszard Basta 27. Oktober 2015, 21:34
Grossartigde ceulaer 26. Oktober 2015, 18:13
very nice castle ans thanks for discovery through you !br
Brigitte Hoffmann 26. Oktober 2015, 14:54
Ich kenne dieses schöne Schloss in seiner einmalig schönen Lage, bin von der Brotange aus dorthin gewandert. Dein Bild davon ist perfekt in Brillianz und Farbe, wunderbar!Salut Brigitte
s. sabine krause 26. Oktober 2015, 14:53
i guess one just can't have it all: it's either accessibility or perfect unconquerable safety! the gentle light and the sunkissed early-autumn foliage of the tree suits it grayish-beige appearance beautifully! an enjoyable and very interesting series, mark! greetings, sabine.Patricia González Schütz 26. Oktober 2015, 9:03
Beautiful picture and castle; very nice story behind it too.Diana V. P. 25. Oktober 2015, 17:52
Mitten im Herbstwald... eine herrliche Aufnahme von Schloß Reinhardstein!! Ich war leider noch nie dort.Liebe Grüße
Diana
archiek 25. Oktober 2015, 2:40
Great colors in this fall photo. Looks like a great place to visit and take some photos.Regards,
Archie
lederwolf 24. Oktober 2015, 9:12
Ein wunderbarer Blick auf dieSchlossanlage umrahmt mit
den Herbstfarben.
lg wolf
emen49 24. Oktober 2015, 5:35
Eine schöne Gegend... ein toller Blick.Dir eine schönes Herbstwochenende
Viele Grüße
Marianne
Anita Jarzombek-Krauledies 23. Oktober 2015, 23:43
Ein märchenhaftes Motiv!!!!! Wunderbar festgehalten!!!Viele Grüße Anita
TeresaM 23. Oktober 2015, 21:27
Magnifique vision de ce château médiéval dans son écrin de verdure !!! Belle mise en valeur, Mark.Amitiés,
Vitória Castelo Santos 23. Oktober 2015, 21:17
Ein sehr schönes PanoramaLG Vitoria
Josef Kainz 23. Oktober 2015, 20:23
Eine sehr schöne Herbstimpressionvg josef
Anthony44 23. Oktober 2015, 20:22
A beautiful castle hidden in the forests. Great shot