Medieval castle ruins near Kemnitz, Brandenburg, by Großer Plessower See.
Burg Zolchow is a medieval castle ruin near Kemnitz, Werder (Havel), Brandenburg, Germany. Established before 1290, it features remnants of cellars and walls. The site, designated as an architectural heritage monument, is partially overgrown and located near the Großer Plessower See and the A10 highway.
Burg Zolchow is a medieval castle ruin located near the village of Kemnitz, by the Großer Plessower See in Werder (Havel), Brandenburg, Germany. The castle, a Niederungsburg or lowland castle, dates back to before 1290. It was initially held by the von Friesack family until it was transferred to the Brandenburgian Domkapitel in 1290. In 1528, the von Rochow family acquired the castle, maintaining it as part of their holdings until 1945. The site served various roles, including a widow's seat in the late 18th century. The castle's architecture featured a rectangular moat system, with walls constructed from fieldstones and red bricks. Today, only remnants of the cellar walls remain, overgrown with vegetation. The moat was filled, and the walls leveled around 1805 for agricultural use. The castle is designated as an architectural heritage monument in Germany and is steeped in local folklore, including tales of underground tunnels and robbers. Despite its ruinous state, the site attracts history enthusiasts and nature lovers. It is accessible by foot from Kemnitz or Werder, with views of the surrounding landscape, though visitors note the noise from nearby traffic.
