It was a beautiful walk up to the ruins with a very old building (now a hotel) on the way up. Fantastic views of the mountains and the river Mosel. It has a nice restaurant on the ruins. There wasn't much historical information.

Nice place to visit, with children also. Light hike to the castle, restaurant on the top, great view.

Very much an up hill experience, many steps. Well worth the climb to the top of thr keep. Thr iron spiral staircase is poorly lit and the hand rail is rusty. The stairs are a head strike hazard in the dark entrance. WC is up to the task. Well worth the 2.50 Euro each. The parking cost more......

Very nice to visit. The town is beautiful. The location is beautiful.

Beautiful castle ruins in an even more beautiful town of Belstein. The hike up to the castle is moderate. Small entrance fee. There is a nice cafe at the top with the most incredible views of the Moselle river😍

OK, the castle is a big flop. It really is just a ruin, BUT if you consider the entire experience, you might really want to give it a go. Hear me out... You park at the bottom of the mountain in the lovely, free parking areas and enter the most beautiful, little village you've ever seen. Seriously! Story book material! Walk through the narrow cobblestone streets towards the back (east) and up the mountain. There are two ways, make your choice and take the other on the way back. Warning! It is very, very steep, but it's worth it. Just take your time and know it really isn't very far at all. The walk will not take long. Slowly make your way up the mountain and by all means, do NOT forget to look up and around you. You're surrounded by woods and views of all kinds. Take your time looking at the funky rock formations of the remains of what once was greatness and remind yourself, that all good things come to an end. Hehehe...I like to think how it used to be THAT long ago. You do have to pay a small fee which I find a little discouraging because as I mentioned, it really is just a ruin. There is very little to see. However, the views are rather spectacular though typical for the region and I really like the cafe up there. Take a break on the many benches along the way and by all means take a silly picture of the ancient pillory and be glad that's no longer a form of punishment. The restaurant is top in our opinion. The prices are very fair, the views are FAB, it's ideal for kids of all ages and my favorite about the place is the Paulaner from the tap! OMG! I can't find that anywhere. There is indoor and outdoor seating which is ideal because the weather isn't always the best in this region. It's far from posh, but so are we. (Insert cheeky emoji of your choice.) Now, when you're ready to descend the mountain, go out the gated exit behind the cafe and walk around towards the front on the mountain and back towards the village, as you make your way down. This way you can enjoy the lovely views on the other side of the mountain. Again, it isn't long at all. Even at a slow pace, it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. Don't forget to take the other road through the village. (There are only two roads.) Enjoy the few shops there including an edelstein shop and perhaps the tiniest thrift shop you've ever been in.

Oh holy cow, getting to this place is AWFUL. I kept thinking about the first residents and how they had to drag water to the castle and how the middle ages must've sucked. Have cash! After the first 10 minute climb through the city, and then the 2nd 10 minute climb to the entrance, don't find out then you don't have money! Don't worry though, it's just another 10 minutes up from there! The tower is really the only thing left, the rest of the castle was razed by the French some time before. The tower is fully accessible, through a twisty staircase that feels like it's constantly closing in. The top has amazing views of the entire area and is worth the climb. And there's only one thing better than that, and it's getting down to solid ground!

Excellent view and vibrant atmosphere

(Translated by Google) While you're here, be sure to visit the church. Finding peace with God is the highest good! (Original) Als je hier toch bent, zeker even de kerk ingaan. Rust vinden bij God is het hoogste goed!

(Translated by Google) A huge cathedral for such a small village. Very well maintained. (Original) Величезний собор як для такого маленького села. Дуже доглянуто.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church, nice place to pray and meditate (Original) Sehr schöne Kirche, schöner Ort zum Gebet und meditieren

(Translated by Google) Very nice old church. Always open during the day. Footpath not suitable for people with limited mobility. There is a free parking lot behind the church. From there it is about 40 meters with almost no incline. Nicely decorated inside too. The highlight is probably the black Madonna. (Original) Sehr schöne alte Kirche. Tagsüber immer offen. Fußweg für Menschen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität nicht geeignet. Hinter der kirche befindet sich ein Parkplatz, kostenfrei. Von dort ist es fast ohne Steigung noch ca. 40 Meter weit. Auch von innen schön ausgestattet. Highlight ist wohl die schwarze Madonna.

(Translated by Google) This Catholic church building towers mightily over the small community and shapes the cityscape from afar. Inside, the impressed visitor can expect a magnificent church, with all sorts of pomp and decoration, radiant ornaments and figures, the brilliance of which far exceeds the reputation of the Catholic Church. Believers weakened by the sermon find the necessary reinforcement in the inn in front of the entrance, and thanks to the many confessionals, absolution can be given to several sinners at the same time, even when there is a lot of traffic. (Original) Dieses katholische Kirchengebäude thront mächtig über der kleinen Gemeinde, und prägt das Stadtbild bereits von weitem. Im Inneren erwartet den beeindruckten Besucher ein prächtiges Gotteshaus, mit vielerlei Prunk und Zierde, strahlenden Ornamenten und Figuren, deren Brillianz den Ruf der Kath. Kirche bei weitem übertrifft. Von der Predigt geschwächte Gläubige finden im Wirtshaus vor dem Eingang die notwendige Stärkung, und dank der vielen Beichtstühle kann gleichzeitig, selbst bei hohem Aufkommen gleich mehreren Sündern parallel die Absolution erteilt werden.

(Translated by Google) The climb to the church can be via stairs or a footpath. There are also parking spaces upstairs, but they are limited. There is a cafe at the church. From there you have a very nice view of the Moselle. The church is very beautiful. It is recommended to take a look at these (Original) Der aufstieg zur kirche kann über treppen oder ein fußweg gehen. Oben sind auch Parkplätze, die aber begrenzt sind. An der kirche gibt es ein cafe. Von dort hat man ein sehr schönen überblick zur mosel. Die kirche ist sehr schön. Es empfiehlt sich diese anzuschauen