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Lower Saxony
Osnabrück
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Alkenkuhle Geological Monument – Gold Hill Shelter loop from Steinkiste Giersfeld

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Germany
Lower Saxony
Osnabrück
Ankum

Alkenkuhle Geological Monument – Gold Hill Shelter loop from Steinkiste Giersfeld

Moderate

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Alkenkuhle Geological Monument – Gold Hill Shelter loop from Steinkiste Giersfeld

02:34

9.80km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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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 …

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3.47 km

Grovener Station

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A nice resting place in the middle of the green. If you are lucky, it will still be free and you can enjoy the provisions you brought with you in …

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3.87 km

Heiligenberg Forest Nature Trail

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Different types of trees are described here graphically.

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4.79 km

Gold Hill Shelter

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Nice rest hut maintained by the Alfhausen local history association with plenty of seating under the roof or outside for a picnic.

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4.88 km

View of the Fields in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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forest bathing

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6.46 km

Bench With Cleaning Cloths

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The duster under the bench is just a jack. The bench itself is wonderfully protected under trees and you have a fantastic view of the surrounding landscape.

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8.51 km

Meyer megalithic tomb

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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 …

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9.70 km

Grumfeld West Megalithic Tomb

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

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9.80 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.63 km

1.77 km

400 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

1.67 km

1.37 km

404 m

329 m

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Monday 8 June

17°C

10°C

81 %

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