On the trail of Bentheim gold – searching for clues in Grafschaft Bentheim

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Lower Saxony

Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim

Bad Bentheim

On the trail of Bentheim gold – searching for clues in Grafschaft Bentheim

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688

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On the trail of Bentheim gold – searching for clues in Grafschaft Bentheim

02:56

11.3km

80m

Hiking

Bad Bentheim was once known at home and abroad for the gold-colored sandstone, which is the theme of this 11-kilometer circular hike. Since the Middle Ages, Bentheim gold has been mined in local quarries and used to construct various buildings.

The perfect starting point for this tour is the old…

by Grafschaft Bentheim Tourismus

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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126 m

Old Sandstone Quarry (Bentheimer Gold)

Highlight • Structure

There is also a free car park and a hiking trail sign.

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1.06 km

Bentheim Cliffs — Old Quarry

Highlight • Gorge

Very nice for short hikes

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1.49 km

Bentheim Sandstone Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

This varied path leads over stones and roots along the edge of the quarry.

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6.40 km

Genthien Shelter and Sandstone Stele

Highlight • Rest Area

Shelter with two seating areas and a beautifully finished sandstone stele, a piece of real "Bentheimer gold".

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

3.03 km

2.78 km

990 m

830 m

392 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

3.46 km

2.82 km

649 m

581 m

260 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

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Comments

August 10, 2025,Auf den Spuren des Bentheimer Goldes

Very beautiful at the cliffs and in the town. The detour to the south through the fields and meadows was boring.

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January 4, 2025,Wanderrunde Bentheimer Gold 🚶🏼‍♂️

Today half of it was very muddy. That wasn't so nice, but still doable.

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October 15, 2024,Bad Bentheim: Grafschafter Spurensuche-Auf den Spuren des Bentheimer Goldes Teil 2

Start/Finish: "Achterhoek" shelter, Im Zitter, 48455 Bad Bentheim

Komoot didn't play along properly with the recording, hence part 1 and part 2.

The town of Bad Bentheim is known for its high-quality sandstone, which is also called Bentheim gold due to its color (more information in the Sandstone Museum).
Since the Middle Ages, sandstone has been used to build town …

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December 5, 2022

Bad Bentheim was once known at home and abroad for the gold-colored sandstone, which is the theme of this 11-kilometer circular hike. Since the Middle Ages, Bentheim gold has been mined in local quarries and used to construct various buildings.
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The perfect starting point for this tour is the old quarry

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