The 4 Most Amazing Peaks around Stemwede

Here you can relax for a while and hide from the bad weather in the hut. There are garden benches, tables and a small grill. There is also a parking space if you want to leave your car there.

Limberg Castle looks back on a long and eventful history. It was probably founded in Widukind's time and was owned by the Bishop of Minden 1000 years ago. Limberg Castle has only been officially documented since 1319 and was owned by the Counts of Ravensberg and was one of the four border castles in the Ravensberg region, of which the Sparrenburg in Bielefeld is probably the most famous. The count's house died out in 1346, but the county of Ravensberg remained for a long time under the heirs of the House of Jülich-Berg. The castle changed hands several times, and their names are often found in the region (von dem Bussche, Schloen, Gesmold or Ledebur). Of course, there were also some border disputes. The castle, which has since fallen into disrepair, was approved for demolition in 1695, so that the foundations can still be seen today. Only the keep was preserved and was actually used as a prison for some time. Today, it is the keep that is the most striking feature of the ruins of Limberg Castle. If you like, you can borrow a key from the tourist information office. Despite the fact that most of the castle has disappeared, they really make every effort to present the castle ruins in the best possible way. The grounds are not only extremely well maintained, but are also well signposted. The castle's eventful history alone is described on 4 information boards. There is also further information on the various parts of the building. 2 very interesting audio contributions can also be accessed via QR code! And all of this in a comfortable rest area! There are many castle ruins in this region, but for me, Limberg Castle is always one of the most beautiful due to its state of preservation and atmosphere! Just relax and take in the long history of the castle. PS: In the guest house you can see a model of the castle complex, showing how it is supposed to have looked in its full size.

Popular excursion destination with hiking car park and rest area

The ascent from the other side is a challenge, but then the descent is really fun! The Kahle Wart is 263 meters high.

Great vantage point and quiet summit with a small "refuge" with a bench. There is also a small Germanic rampart on the summit. Here you can relax and unwind with a view of Lübbecke and the north German lowlands :-)

Meesenburg History: The Meesenburg is located on the 225.8 m high Mesenkopf south of the city of Lübbecke. Count Otto I von Tecklenburg (1209-1263) is considered to be the client. It was built in the period before 1221, probably around 1213. The Counts of Tecklenburg owned extensive property north of the Wiehengebirge. The bishops of Minden and Osnabrück conquered and destroyed the castle shortly after it was built, presumably around 1213. The more recent Minden bishops' chronicle notes that their stones were used in the construction of the St. Andreas church in Lübbecke. (Andreas Kamm) Building development: The hill fort was destroyed in 1216 by the bishops of Minden and Osnabrück. There are no further references to the building history of the high medieval dynasty castle. (Andreas Kamm) Building description: The complex consists of two artificial elevations with a surrounding ditch, especially visible on the east side. The castle apparently had a long, round shape. The size of the main castle is around 20 x 20 m, that of the western outer bailey around 16 x 16 m. In the steep slope of the Wiehengebirge there is only a partial moat on the south side of the main castle recognizable. (Andreas Kamm, Stefan Eismann) (Source: EBIDAT - The Castle Database)

Very, very great castle ruins - worth a visit!

The street runs through a residential area. From the end of the street there is a nice view of Bad Holzhausen.