Wilwerwiltz, Gare routière

14th Century: Rise of Nobility The lordship of Wilwerwiltz emerges in the 14th century, cradled in the hands of the von Basenheim family. Renowned across the Eifel region, they preside over the castle's domain, linking their lineage to illustrious houses like Brandenburg, Clervaux, and Bourscheid. 16th Century: Renaissance and Renovation In 1586, Maria von der Heiden breathes new life into the manor, overseeing its renovation and the erection of a majestic entrance gate, a testament to the castle's enduring allure. The inscription on the gate speaks of a noble past, honoring the memory of her two late husbands who once graced its halls. 17th Century: Transition of Power The von Basenheim legacy wanes by the 17th century, passing through the hands of Baron von Wiltz and the Bockholtz family, each leaving their mark on the castle's walls. However, the winds of change blow fiercely with the onset of the French Revolution, altering the fate of nobility across the land. 20th Century: Decline and Preservation By 1928, the castle faces the specter of decay. The municipality steps in, purchasing the castle at auction and embarking on a journey to salvage its legacy. Only the tower and the entrance gate survived the process of demolition Legacy and Remembrance The tower, now an integral part of the public square, stands as a silent sentinel and has become the emblem of Wilwerwiltz.

The local hiking trails are marked with the abbreviations of the municipality where they start. The larger the number included in the marking sign, the longer the circular hiking trail. See for yourself the variety of local hiking trails and the different special features in Éislek.

Shortly after your start in the village center, you reach the St. Willibrordus Chapel. According to a legend, Willibrord planted his staff into the ground here and caused a spring to appear. Then the path crosses the Clerve, then the railway line. It quickly reaches Lellingen, whose restored village center is worth a detour. Between the streams Lellgerbaach and Péntsch, the route goes up the Hongerbierg and then to Pintsch. The path leads north, past the listed church and through meadows to the Lou. This is a confluence point where an integral geographic latitude and an integral geographic longitude meet. This place is marked by a sundial on the ground. Now the route turns left, toward Enscherange. Here you can discover the Rackésmillen, the oldest water-driven and functional mill in the country. From here it goes always downhill back to Wilwerwiltz.