Peperburg, Medieval castle ruin in Grevenbrück, Lennestadt, Germany
Peperburg is a castle ruin perched on a forested hill near Grevenbrück in Lennestadt at approximately 293 meters above sea level. The site sits close to where the Veischede and Lenne rivers converge and is accessible by walking trails.
Peperburg was built in the 12th and 13th centuries by the lords of Gevore, with the first documented mention of a castle lord appearing in 1141. The fortress was destroyed in 1355 during a feud between Count Engelbert III of Mark and Count Gottfried IV of Arnsberg.
The archaeological site reveals four distinct construction phases, demonstrating medieval building techniques and architectural evolution through multiple reconstructions over time.
The site lies within the Breiter Hagen nature reserve and is reachable via marked walking routes. The remaining foundation walls of the southern section are easily accessible on foot and work well for a half-day visit.
The ruin displays four distinct construction phases that document the evolution of medieval building techniques across multiple reconstructions. This layering allows visitors to trace how construction methods changed over generations.
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