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title: "Archäologischer Wanderweg"
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description: "Starting at the stone cist graves in Kirchborchen, this beautiful nature trail takes you through the fields to the vicinity of the BAB 33 highway route, where a detailed replica of a barrow grave, probably unique in North Rhine-Westphalia, has been created. The next stage of this educational trail is the Iron Age hillfort near Gellinghausen with its monumental gate and ditch complexes. The trail leads through the Altenautal valley back to Kirchborchen. Here, the parish church of St. Michael with its fortified tower, the landmark of the municipality of Borchen, is the final destination of the archaeological-historical nature trail."
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Archäologischer Wanderweg
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- 11.53 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: easy
- Regional hiking trail
- Themed trail

Bewaldeter Graben einer alten Wallburg bei Gellinghausen; von herbstlich gefärbten Bäumen umgeben.

Grüne hügelige Landschaft mit Wäldern; am Horizont ein Dorf und sanfte Schatten der Abenddämmerung.

Ein Kind im blauen Anorak und Mütze tobt am flachen Bachufer im Grünen bei einem Wald.

Steinkistengrab Kirchborchen, umgeben von grünen Bäumen und Büschen, in natürlicher Umgebung.

Stellplatz für Wohnmobile neben einem Gebäude mit Bäumen und Parkautomat, herbstliche Umgebung.

Zwei Personen sitzen an einem Holztisch im Freien; im Hintergrund grüner Garten mit Spielgeräten.

Junge Frau lächelt und hält ein Getränk im Freien, umgeben von Bäumen und Holzmöbeln.

Ein Paar streichelt zwei Esel in einem grünen Gehege mit Bäumen und einem Haus im Hintergrund.

Ein lächelndes Paar sitzt auf einem Holzzaun in einem grünen, baumbestandenen Gehege mit drei Eseln.

- 3:13 h
- 11.53 km
- 210 m
- 205 m
- 135 m
- 243 m
- 108 m
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- Start: Borchen Town Hall, Unter der Burg 1, 33178 Borchen
- Destination: Borchen Town Hall, Unter der Burg 1, 33178 Borchen

Hike on historical traces in Borchen

 Starting at the stone cist graves in Kirchborchen, this beautiful nature trail takes you through the fields to the vicinity of the BAB 33 highway route, where a detailed replica of a barrow grave, probably unique in North Rhine-Westphalia, has been created. The next stage of this educational trail is the Iron Age hillfort near Gellinghausen with its monumental gate and ditch complexes. The trail leads through the Altenautal valley back to Kirchborchen. Here, the parish church of St. Michael with its fortified tower, the landmark of the municipality of Borchen, is the final destination of the archaeological-historical nature trail. 

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Tour information

- Cultural Interesting
- Familiy-Friendly
- Good Connection to public Transport
- Labelling
- Loop Road
- Suitable for Winter
- Tour with Dog

Equipment

Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**The municipality of Borchen is well connected to the A33 via the "Mönkeloh", "Borchen" and "Borchen - Etteln" exits.

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**Parking**Free parking spaces and 2 camper van parking spaces are available at the town hall in Borchen
Address: Unter der Burg 1, 33178 Borchen

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**Public transportation**Stop: Ettelner Str.

Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW 01803 504030 (timetable information for €0.09/min. from a German landline, mobile max. €0.42/min.)

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More information

On the Borchen town hall parking lot, there are 2 free motorhome parking spaces with electricity (0.50 euros per kWh), fresh water (0.50 euros per 50 liters) and disposal facilities. Further pitches are available.

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License (master data)

lokaler Redakteur

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Contact

33178 Borchen

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