Stellerburg

The ring wall fortification stretches across 7,500 square meters with walls reaching heights between 3 to 6 meters and enclosing an area of 70 by 50 meters.

The castle was constructed in the 7th century before Charlemagne's conquest of northern Saxony, serving as a defense point between marshlands and lowland moors until the 10th century.

Archaeological findings at the site include a wooden plank road connecting the north and east gates, along with evidence of timber-framed houses within the fortification.

The fortification remains are accessible through walking and mountain biking routes, with detailed historical information available at the information board near the site.

Stellerburg represents the northernmost ring wall castle of Saxon design in Germany, featuring an oval-shaped defensive structure built from earthwork ramparts and sod materials.

Location: Weddingstedt

GPS coordinates: 54.23690,9.05778

Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:53