Reinhardstein Castle, Medieval castle in Ovifat, Belgium

Reinhardstein stands on a rocky spur above the Warche valley, built of rough light-brown masonry. Its left part is a rectangular keep with a steep dark hipped roof and triangular dormers; to the right rises a round tower with a grey conical slate roof and one narrow window. Lower ruined walls and a small gabled stone building with a chimney sit in front among trees.

The castle was built in 1354 by Renaud of Waimes with approval from Duke Wenceslaus of Luxembourg as a defensive structure. Over the centuries it changed hands multiple times and was occupied by various noble families.

The castle is also known as Burg Metternich, a name given in 1973 at the request of the great-grandson of Prince Metternich. In one of the inner courtyards, a medieval garden of medicinal plants was laid out to match the historical setting. Professor Jean Overloop, who rebuilt the ruin, lies in the castle crypt since 1997.

Visitors can join guided tours lasting about one hour that lead through the various rooms of the castle. It is wise to wear comfortable shoes since the paths on the rocky outcrop and steep stairs to the observation tower can be demanding.

Professor Jean Overloop, who rebuilt the castle from 1965, is buried in its crypt since 1997. The medieval garden in one of the inner courtyards grows medicinal plants. The castle was renamed Burg Metternich in 1973 at the request of the Metternich prince's great-grandson.