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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Franz

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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Elevation 190 m

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Sunday 15 March

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76 %

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

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