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Wehranlage Meesenburg, Lübbecke

#8 among attractions in Lübbecke

Sightseeing
Wehranlage Meesenburg

Facts and practical information

Today, Meesenburg is the remains of a hilltop castle on the 225.8-meter-high Meesenkopf south of the town of Lübbecke in the district of Minden-Lübbecke in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The castle was probably built by Count Otto I of Tecklenburg. This Tecklenburg castle was then conquered and destroyed by the Minden bishop Konrad I von Rüdenberg in a joint military action with the Osnabrück bishopric. Allegedly, the fortification on the Meesenkopf was subsequently demolished at the instigation of Minden Bishop Konrad around 1216. The stones were used for the construction of the church of St. Andrew in Lübbecke, according to the more recent bishop's chronicle. Today, only the rampart and the moat can be recognized from the castle.

Coordinates: 52°17'37"N, 8°37'29"E
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Lübbecke Germany

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Day trips

Wehranlage Meesenburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reineberg, St. Andrew's Church, Wurzelbrink, Heidbrink.

  • reineberg lubbecke~1100 ftE
  • st andrews church lubbecke0.6 miNW
  • wurzelbrink0.8 miSW
  • heidbrink0.6 miE
  • meesenkopf lubbecke~40 ftSE
  • wartturm0.8 miSW
  • heidkopf lubbecke0.5 miNE
  • mensinger ravine lubbecke location map
    0.5 miS
  • jewish cemetery lubbecke0.9 miN

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wehranlage Meesenburg?

Nearby attractions include Meesenkopf, Lübbecke (1 min walk), Reineberg, Lübbecke (6 min walk), Heidkopf, Lübbecke (12 min walk), Mensinger Ravine, Lübbecke (13 min walk).

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