Luccaburg

Rising quietly from the landscape near Rehburg-Loccum, the Luccaburg stands as a silent witness to the region’s medieval past. Once a motte-and-bailey fortress belonging to the Counts of Lucca, the site dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries. Even today, the remains of its impressive circular earth mound and sections of the two-metre-thick ring wall recall the strength and craftsmanship of the early medieval builders who shaped this frontier stronghold. Historical records mention Count Burchard of Lucca around 1113 and 1130, whose daughter Beatrice married Count Wilbrand of Hallermund. Through this alliance, the estate passed into new hands and, in 1163, the land surrounding the Luccaburg was given to Cistercian monks, paving the way for the founding of the famous Loccum Abbey. Set amid tranquil woodland, the site invites visitors to step back in time and imagine life in the early Middle Ages. The short walk or cycle to the Luccaburg rewards with an authentic encounter with history in the heart of nature – a truly atmospheric destination for those who appreciate the quiet power of places steeped in legend and memory.