What remains of the Löwenburg today?

Only earthwork traces of the rampart and the shape of the hilltop survive, no standing building remains.

Who built the Löwenburg?

Bernhard II of Lippe had it built in 1177 to secure his village foundations in a disputed border area with the County of Ravensberg.

Why was the Löwenburg destroyed so quickly?

A year after construction began, Emperor Frederick Barbarossa campaigned against Henry the Lion, Bernhard's ally, and the fortress is thought to have been destroyed then.

Can the Löwenburg be visited freely?

Yes, the site can be reached on foot with no opening hours or fees, as part of a forest walk.

Löwenburg (Lämershagen)

Bielefeld

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Bielefeld

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Schloss DetmoldOpen to visitors18 km

Löwenburg (Lämershagen) stands in Bielefeld (Bielefeld), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Recorded dating: 12th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Löwenburg, also known as Hünensaut, is a small medieval hilltop fortification in the Teutoburg Forest, above the hamlet of Lämershagen, now part of Bielefeld. Built in the second half of the 12th century, it stands on the eastern summit of the Lewenberg, overlooking the steep slope of the Markengrund ravine. The enclosure is modest, barely fifty metres across, and its active history lasted only a few years.

What to know

The site lies in woodland on a hill of the Teutoburg Forest, reached on foot via the surrounding trails.
Only the earthwork traces of the rampart survive, no standing structure remains today.
There are no opening hours or admission fees, the site is freely accessible as a hiking curiosity.
It suits a brief stop during a forest walk rather than a dedicated visit.

Where this château is

Bielefeld · Bielefeld · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

33699 Bielefeld

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 12th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Löwenburg today?: Only earthwork traces of the rampart and the shape of the hilltop survive, no standing building remains.
Who built the Löwenburg?: Bernhard II of Lippe had it built in 1177 to secure his village foundations in a disputed border area with the County of Ravensberg.
Why was the Löwenburg destroyed so quickly?: A year after construction began, Emperor Frederick Barbarossa campaigned against Henry the Lion, Bernhard's ally, and the fortress is thought to have been destroyed then.
Can the Löwenburg be visited freely?: Yes, the site can be reached on foot with no opening hours or fees, as part of a forest walk.