--- title: "Turmhügelburg Hagen-Grinden" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/turmhuegelburg-hagen-grinden" description: "Directly on the Weser Canal, you come to a place where the oldest castle in Langwedel once stood on a branch of the Aller river as a tower mound castle (motte). Its position on the water suggests a strategic and commercial connection. Today, only earth walls can be seen as remnants of this simple lowland castle. These are reminiscent of the two semi-circular moats on the south side, which surrounded a rectangular, raised interior measuring approx. 25 x 15 meters. This is where the castle stood, which was built in 1159 by Gerung von der Hagen from the family of the bailiffs of the Bremen Abbey.When canal construction work was carried out in 1938, the remains of the castle were an obstacle. During this work, the remains of a 6m wide wooden bridge were found, as well as ship moorings from a former harbor. The remains of the ramparts were preserved thanks to a preservation order. Brochure: \"About the von der Hagen family and their castle in Langwedel-Hagen\" by Wolfgang Ernst." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/765740/40b602dd79ff36efd8109f77e8ba0a3789cf303c9759208356aadc3ee1e45d7f/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Turmhügelburg Hagen-Grinden ============================ - Archaeological site The Hagen-Grinden hillfort, surrounded by green countryside and sparse trees under a cloudy sky. The information sign welcomes visitors to the Hagen-Grinden motte-and-bailey castle in the Wesermarsch region. Vast green meadows stretch out beneath a dramatic cloudy sky, dotted with a few leafless trees. Medieval bridge fort with raised castle area and two moats (12th century). Directly on the Weser Canal, you come to a place where the oldest castle in Langwedel once stood on a branch of the Aller river as a tower mound castle (motte). Its position on the water suggests a strategic and commercial connection. Today, only earth walls can be seen as remnants of this simple lowland castle. These are reminiscent of the two semi-circular moats on the south side, which surrounded a rectangular, raised interior measuring approx. 25 x 15 meters. This is where the castle stood, which was built in 1159 by Gerung von der Hagen from the family of the bailiffs of the Bremen Abbey. When canal construction work was carried out in 1938, the remains of the castle were an obstacle. During this work, the remains of a 6m wide wooden bridge were found, as well as ship moorings from a former harbor. The remains of the ramparts were preserved thanks to a preservation order. Brochure: "About the von der Hagen family and their castle in Langwedel-Hagen" by Wolfgang Ernst. Read more Good to know ------------ Payment methods free of charge Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Archaeological site - Archaeological site - Archaeological site Contact Holtdamm 27299 Langwedel