--- title: "Ruine Wittekindsburg" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/poi/ruine-wittekindsburg" description: "Widukind has gone down in the history books as Charlemagne's adversary. The Saxons defied the Frankish ruler for over 30 years (772-804). Widukind is said to have used the refuge castle near Rulle in the Nettetal valley as a retreat after a devastating defeat in 785. If you set off today on the 30-minute hike to Wittekindsburg Castle, the ruins of the foundation walls of this fortification await you in the dense forest above the Nettetal valley. Archaeological excavations in recent years have confirmed that the castle was used in the 9th and 10th centuries, even if there was obviously no permanent settlement. The complex may have actually served as a refuge for the Saxons during the war with the Franks. It is also believed that the area in the Nettetal valley belonged to the estates of the Saxon Widukind, which explains the castle's name.The complex had several ramparts and a fortified main castle, which was protected against attackers by stone walls and round towers.From the watermill there, you can combine a visit to the ruins with an extended hike through the beautiful Nettetal valley." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/170273/62f370840ab38c8b847d95128ffd9c9681bf8b4396cd9f48057116d52570985d/ruine-der-wittekindsburg-in-wallenhorst.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Ruine Wittekindsburg ==================== - Romanesque architecture Ruine der Wittekindsburg in Wallenhorst Wittekindsburg owes its name to the Saxon military leader Widukind. Widukind has gone down in the history books as Charlemagne's adversary. The Saxons defied the Frankish ruler for over 30 years (772-804). Widukind is said to have used the refuge castle near Rulle in the Nettetal valley as a retreat after a devastating defeat in 785. If you set off today on the 30-minute hike to Wittekindsburg Castle, the ruins of the foundation walls of this fortification await you in the dense forest above the Nettetal valley. Archaeological excavations in recent years have confirmed that the castle was used in the 9th and 10th centuries, even if there was obviously no permanent settlement. The complex may have actually served as a refuge for the Saxons during the war with the Franks. It is also believed that the area in the Nettetal valley belonged to the estates of the Saxon Widukind, which explains the castle's name. The complex had several ramparts and a fortified main castle, which was protected against attackers by stone walls and round towers. From the watermill there, you can combine a visit to the ruins with an extended hike through the beautiful Nettetal valley. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Wittekindsburg ruins can be visited at any time. Read more Price info The Wittekindsburg ruins can be visited free of charge at any time. Read more Linguistic proficiency German Directions & Parking facilities Als Ausgangspunkt einer Wanderung zu den Ruinen bietet sich die Wassermühle im Nettetal an. Wegbeschreibung: Von der B 68 Osnabrück-Bramsche: Abfahrt Wallenhorst, Richtung Rulle bis zur Gaststätte Lingemann. Von dort aus rechts abbiegen und der Beschilderung folgen. Read more Contact person Gemeinde WallenhorstRathausallee 1 49134 Wallenhorst License (master data) Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Romanesque architecture - Romanesque architecture - Church - Tours 3.00 km - Walking / hiking Contact Nettetal 49134 Wallenhorst - Rulle