# Larochette Castle

> Larochette Castle stands on a sandstone rock above the valley of the White Ernz, on the edge of the Müllerthal region.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/larochette-castle/

The ruins of a medieval castle on a rock above the small town of Larochette, at the edge of the Müllerthal region. A short climb leads up from the village, and forest trails start close by.

Larochette Castle stands on a sandstone rock above the valley of the White Ernz, on the edge of the Müllerthal region. It is older than the 12th century, and the first written mentions date from the end of the 11th and from the 12th century. The lords of Larochette served as vassals of the Counts of Luxembourg. The oldest part, the Homburg house, burned out in 1565 and is a ruin, while the Créhange house has been fully restored and hosts changing art exhibitions. The complex has belonged to the Luxembourg state since 1979.

The climb up from the village is short. The castle is usually open from Easter to the end of October; a guided tour takes about an hour and a half. Hiking trails through the Müllerthal, also used by mountain bikers, run all around. Park in the village and walk up on foot.

- **Nearest town:** Larochette, Luxembourg
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 49.7840, 6.2190

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Luxembourg: No motorway tolls for cars.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [Larochette Castle – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larochette_Castle)
- [Larochette Castles – Mullerthal Region](https://mullerthal.lu/en/tour/t/larochette-castle)

## Nearby

- [Beaufort Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-beaufort-castle/) – 8 km
- [Schiessentümpel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-schiessentumpel/) – 8 km
- [Basilica of Saint Willibrord](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-echternach-basilica/) – 15 km
- [Vianden Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/vianden-castle/) – 17 km

## FAQs

### Where is Larochette Castle?

Larochette Castle is in Larochette, Luxembourg, at GPS 49.7840, 6.2190. It is about 15 km from Echternach.

### Can you camp near Larochette Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Birkelt, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 67 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Larochette Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Beaufort Castle (8 km), Schiessentümpel (8 km), Basilica of Saint Willibrord (15 km) and Vianden Castle (17 km).

### When is the best time to visit Larochette Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)