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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.

Reineberg Castle, also called Reineburg, is a former hilltop castle on the 275.9 meter high Reineberg in the Wiehengebirge in the southern urban area of Lübbecke, in the so-called Reineberger Hagen. The beginnings of the Reineberg state castle are lost in legend. According to the bishop's chronicles of the city of Minden, the castle was founded by Bishop Konrad I of Rüdenberg (1209–1237). Osnabrück sources, however, report that the Osnabrück bishop Adolf von Tecklenburg (1216–1224) was a co-builder. Reinberg Castle was first mentioned in a document in 1221. In 1951 an official survey of the still visible castle remains took place. The local historian Friedrich Langewiesche from Bünde discovered that there were once five outer castles in front of the Reineburg. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Reineberg

At 320 m high, the Heidbrink is not only the highest mountain in the Wiehengebirge, but also the northernmost peak of the central European mainland (excluding the European islands and peninsulas, such as Fennoscandia), between the Atlantic and the Urals. All mountains in Germany that are at a more northern latitude are lower than the Heidbrink. There are places over 300 meters high in low mountain ranges that are a little further north; However, the associated peaks are further south. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidbrink

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 ruins are part of a formerly very large castle complex, the origins of which date back to the 13th century. Today there is a well-kept rest area and some information boards here. You can get married in the tower at a civil ceremony, but you can also enter it with the key from the tourist information office.

There is a shady rest area at the stone. From the path you have a wide view to the north, very worthwhile when visibility is good.

From the 14th to the 18th century there was a state castle on the summit of the Reineberg, which was demolished in 1723 because it was dilapidated. Only a few remains of the wall can be found. However, the former castle location scores with wonderful, old beeches and narrow paths on the well-preserved ramparts.