Burg Bärwalde, Medieval castle ruins in Niederer Fläming, Germany.
Burg Bärwalde is a castle ruin in Niederer Fläming with a surviving square residential tower built from bog iron stones and two brick cellar chambers. A water-filled moat and portions of the former defensive structure remain visible.
The castle originated in the 12th century as a Slavic fortification against Wendish raids. It came under Hohenzollern control in 1417.
A double avenue of chestnut trees leads toward the ruins and reflects how local nobility shaped their surroundings in earlier times. These planted lanes were a common way for landowners to arrange space around their homes.
The ruins sit about 500 meters south of Bärwalde village center and are easy to reach on foot. The site is open and accessible, though sturdy shoes are useful for navigating the uneven ground.
From 1462 to 1815, the castle was a Brandenburg exclave surrounded entirely by Saxon territory. Border walls from that period can still be spotted in the landscape at certain locations.
Location: Niederer Fläming
GPS coordinates: 51.82731,13.25580
Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27
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