Heidelberg, Germany
13th century
Tübingen, Germany
c. 1037
Bad Wimpfen, Germany
12th century
Haßmersheim, Germany
c. 1225
Dilsberg, Germany
12th century
Heidelberg, Germany
12th century
Hirschhorn, Germany
1250-1260
Neckarsteinach, Germany
12th century
Neckarzimmern, Germany
12th century
Bad Rappenau, Germany
1601
Schriesheim, Germany
Neckarsteinach, Germany
13th century
Dossenheim, Germany
12th century
Neckarsteinach, Germany
c. 1165
Weinsberg, Germany
c. 1000
Gundelsheim, Germany
1200/1533
Zwingenberg, Germany
1404
Eberbach, Germany
12th century
Neckarsteinach, Germany
13th century
Eberbach, Germany
13th century
Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.
The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.