Luccaburg

Luccaburg is a castle site built on a round mound in the forest near Rehburg-Loccum. The elevation rises about 4 meters high and features a flat top with a diameter of about 44 meters.

The castle was founded in the early 12th century by Count Burchard of Lucca. After his death, it passed through his daughter Beatrice to the family of Count Wilbrand of Hallermund.

The site takes its name from Count Burchard of Lucca, who built the castle in the early 12th century. Today, small markers in the forest remind visitors of the medieval past that once stood here.

The site is accessible by walking and cycling paths that run through the Sundern forest area. It sits about one kilometer south of Loccum Monastery, making it easy to reach on foot or by bike.

Buried beneath the mound lies the remains of a sandstone wall about 39 meters in diameter that archaeologists discovered during excavations. This underground structure reveals the original size of the medieval fortification.

GPS coordinates: 52.44339,9.15099

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08