A mute eyewitness from the 11th century. The castle was the victim of the Thirty Years War, in which it was completely looted and destroyed. Since then it lies fallow and is unfortunately not to commit because of collapse danger. From a distance, you still have a pretty photo opportunity.

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September 9, 2020

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Destroyed in the 30 Years War by the troops of the Tollen Christian (Duke Christian of Braunschweig).

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November 21, 2017

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The ruins of Erpernburg Castle, also known as Niederburg, are located in a valley north of Brenken, in the immediate vicinity of the Alme stream. The facility is now in …

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1. Klus Chapel on Heinberg – Almehänge near Ahden loop from Brenken

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2. Erpernburg Castle – St. Florian Shrine at Rickwerk loop from Ahden

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3. Klus Chapel on Heinberg – View of Wewelsburg Castle loop from Ahden

12.6km

03:19

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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Büren, Kreis Paderborn, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Ruins of Niederburg (Erpernburg)

1. Klus Chapel on Heinberg – Almehänge near Ahden loop from Brenken

2. Erpernburg Castle – St. Florian Shrine at Rickwerk loop from Ahden

3. Klus Chapel on Heinberg – View of Wewelsburg Castle loop from Ahden

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