Ruine Falkenburg, Castle ruin in Detmold, Germany
The Falkenburg ruins stand at 372.6 meters above sea level in the Teutoburg Forest, featuring remnants of a main castle and outer bailey sections.
Built between 1190 and 1194 by noblemen Bernhard II and Hermann II of Lippe, the castle served as an administrative center until its abandonment in the 16th century.
The archaeological excavations since 2005 have revealed substantial masonry elements and artifacts, including a rare brooch connecting to medieval nobility in present-day Estonia and Latvia.
The site reopened for public access in July 2018, with designated pathways leading from Landesstraße 937 and connecting to nearby landmarks like Adlerwarte Berlebeck.
During the Eversteiner feud, the castle gained notoriety as the prison for Duke Heinrich I of Braunschweig, who remained confined within its walls for an extended period.
Location: Detmold
Inception: 1190
GPS coordinates: 51.87590,8.87975
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22
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