Löwenburg, Medieval castle ruins in Lämershagen district, Bielefeld, Germany.
The Löwenburg castle remains stand on a hilltop at 313 meters elevation, featuring earthen walls with a diameter of 50 meters on the eastern summit of Lewenberg.
Baron Bernhard II of Lippe constructed the castle in 1177 to protect his territory, but Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa's military campaign led to its destruction that same year.
The castle site, known locally as Hünensaut, represents the architectural and defensive methods of 12th-century German fortification construction techniques.
The archaeological site maintains protected status as a Bodendenkmal, allowing researchers and visitors to examine the medieval fortification structures throughout the year.
Digital terrain modeling technology reveals the three-dimensional layout of the castle's original design, situated between the territories of Ravensberg and Lippe.
Location: Bielefeld
Inception: 1177
GPS coordinates: 51.96861,8.62500
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39
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