That year, Emperor Henry V destroyed a castle at Treis, built by Otto I, Count of Salm.

In the course of a dispute over the office of Count Palatine between Hermann III and Otto I, Treis Castle came under influence of the diocese of Trier.

Ultimately, the Archbishop of Trier, Albero de Montreuil conquered Castle Treis, making it property of the diocese.

In the late 13th century, there is clear evidence for the castle being owned by the Electorate of Trier and thereby being under direct control of the Archbishop.

During the Palatine succession war in 1689, Treis Castle has been destroyed by French troops, and not been rebuilt.