One thread in Kruft’s history leads all the way to Italy: tuff stone from underground quarries was used there for public buildings. In the town itself, fountains, the church and chapels provide further historical highlights; at Korretsberg, the protected landscape takes center stage.
Korretsberg: Landscape and Geology
Korretsberg is protected as a nature reserve for its distinctive and beautiful landscape, which shapes the surrounding area, for scientific reasons, and because of its geological features. Its protection is therefore not limited to a single aspect: landscape character and geology are included, as are scientific considerations. For an understanding of Kruft, Korretsberg provides a nature-focused highlight alongside the town’s historical themes.
Roman Quarries and Building Materials
The Romans operated underground quarries in the municipality of Kruft to extract tuff stone. It was transported as far as Italy, where it was used for public buildings. Trass extracted in Kruft was also used in construction. Both materials offer insight into local raw-material history, but with different emphases: for tuff stone, underground extraction and its use in Italy go hand in hand; for trass, its use as a building material takes center stage. Kruft’s history can thus also be viewed through the extraction and use of materials.
Fountains, Church and Chapels
The Marienbrunnen fountain stands in front of Kruft’s historic town hall. The original chapel of St. Dionysius Church dates back to 1722. The Johanneskapelle on the Korret has a different story: Dr. Jean Schmitz had it built in 1936 out of gratitude for returning home safely from the First World War. The two chapels offer different historical highlights: at St. Dionysius, the date of the original chapel takes precedence; at the Johanneskapelle, it is the personal story behind its construction.
The Korret circular trail passes St. Dionysius Church and the Johanneskapelle. If you plan to take this route, check local conditions before setting out.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Hotel
If you’re looking for a hotel in Kruft, comparing options by theme can help you choose where to stay: Korretsberg represents landscape and geology, while Roman raw-material history, the Marienbrunnen fountain and the chapels offer historical points of interest. Consider which focus you would like to shape your stay.
In the Wider Mayen-Koblenz Destination
The wider Mayen-Koblenz destination also offers other cultural and educational attractions. In Mayen, Genovevaburg Castle was built in 1280 by Heinrich von Finstingen, Archbishop of Trier. Following restoration, Sayner Hütte invites visitors to explore its modern exhibitions and multimedia displays; it also offers guided tours and creative workshops. In Andernach, the Geyser Museum explains how the world’s highest cold-water geyser works in five exhibition areas. Together, these examples represent different regional themes: castle history, industrial heritage and the explanation of a natural phenomenon.
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