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Alkenkuhle Geological Monument – Meyer megalithic tomb loop from Steinkiste Giersfeld

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Alkenkuhle Geological Monument – Meyer megalithic tomb loop from Steinkiste Giersfeld

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Alkenkuhle Geological Monument – Meyer megalithic tomb loop from Steinkiste Giersfeld

01:33

5.89km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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795 m

Sheltered bench in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Rest Area

1.26 km

Alkenkuhle Geological Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Alkenkuhle is a hollow with considerable depth, which is sharply defined in the forest. It is a geological phenomenon that originated in the Ice Age when the glacier retreated and the Ankumer Heights raised. The Terra.vita Geopark has set up very good information boards there.

The Alkensage, which is also presented on site and invites you to shudder, is also more exciting. Also here for reading on the website of the municipality of Bersenbrück: bersenbrueck.de/staticsite/staticsite.php?menuid=2592&topmenu=2995

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2.64 km

Hiking Hut Zur Pausenbank

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This half-timbered hiking hut was built by the Alfhausen Local History Society in 1989.
It is an inviting place to take a rest.

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3.15 km

Sand Path in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Trail

Even today, sandy paths still run through extensive forests.

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3.94 km

Meyer megalithic tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

So this is the grave of Ugluk Meyer (died 3333 BC), the forefather of the now huge Meyer clan ... or is it? There is also the possibility that a Mr. Meyer has made this grave archeologically accessible. This grave is not as spectacular as the others in the area, but according to a contemporary witness from 1902 it is said to have been the most magnificent grave far and wide. It has probably been partially removed, a bad habit that continued into the 1970s.

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4.38 km

Rickelmann II Megalithic Tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

There was once a 14 meter long burial chamber here - the bearing stones and capstones have largely been preserved (even if some are slightly offset). You can even see the enclosure if you look closely. An exciting piece of the Neolithic!

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4.86 km

Megalithic Tomb Reinicke

Highlight • Historical Site

It is a neolithic passage grave of the Emsland chamber type with the Sprockhoff no. 892. It arose between 3500 and 2800 BC. as a megalithic complex of the Funnel Beaker Culture (TBK).

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5.79 km

Grumfeld West Megalithic Tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

There is an impressive stone grave at the beginning of the circular route.

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5.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

197 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

782 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

15°C

34 %

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Alkenkuhle Geological Monument – Meyer megalithic tomb loop from Steinkiste Giersfeld

Sheltered bench in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Alkenkuhle Geological Monument

Hiking Hut Zur Pausenbank

Sand Path in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Meyer megalithic tomb

Rickelmann II Megalithic Tomb

Megalithic Tomb Reinicke

Grumfeld West Megalithic Tomb

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