Traben-Trarbach lies on a narrow bend in the Moselle surrounded by forests and vast vineyards. The river cuts the town into two sections. Formerly two separate towns, it has been one town since 1904. Finds from Celtic and Roman times show traces of an ancient settlement. As early as 830 AD, it was written about Traben; in contrast, Trarbach was not mentioned until 1142. In these earlier times, the towns were mainly focused on agriculture and some cattle breeding. Above the town, the remains of Grevenburg Castle can be seen. This was built around 1350 by Count Johann III. During wars in the 17th and 18th centuries, it was captured by the French and completely destroyed. Today, the ruins of the castle house a beautiful garden. The spot where the Grevenburg once stood offers a beautiful view of the Moselle. The bend in the Moselle on which Traben-Trarbach is located has steep slopes, giving it an important strategic position. French war strategists also recognised this during the wars fought by them in the 2nd half of the 18th century. Witness to this is the ruins of Fort Mont Royal, a gigantic fortification.
This photo was taken towards Traben and consists of 4 photos's.
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