Wallburg Gellinghausen – Altenau stream loop from Borchen

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Paderborn

Borchen

Wallburg Gellinghausen – Altenau stream loop from Borchen

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Wallburg Gellinghausen – Altenau stream loop from Borchen

02:26

9.08km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.27 km

Wallburg Gellinghausen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hünenburg - also called Wallburg - is one of the best preserved ramparts in Westphalia. The former castle is surrounded by ramparts up to 5 m high and trenches up to 8 m deep.
Information e.g .: paderborner-land.de/deu/entzüge/standorte/wallburg-gellinghausen.php

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3.58 km

Hinnenburg near Borchen-Gellinghausen

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Interesting complex. The ramparts are also easy to see. Information boards explain the rampart complex. In wet weather the paths are very muddy. High shoes are recommended.

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3.70 km

Altenau stream

Highlight • River

Altenau flows directly on the cycle path

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5.93 km

Forest Path Towards Etteln

Highlight • Trail

Really nice path along the river with fantastic views, unfortunately not all paths are accessible due to forestry work

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6.97 km

Altenau Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Altenautal refers to the scenically characterized region along the Altenau river in the Paderborn district (North Rhine-Westphalia), which is primarily known for its nature reserves, recreational facilities, and local …

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8.57 km

Water Wheel at St. Michael's Church, Biske Stream

Highlight • Structure

Well restored, the wheel that is driven by the stream (should be the Biske) turns.

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8.58 km

Well near St. Michael's Church, Kirchborchen

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There is almost always water in this well. The reason is of course the nearby stream. In any case, the area looks nice and well-kept.

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9.08 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

3.53 km

1.05 km

702 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

1.47 km

1.22 km

829 m

690 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

December 26, 2025,Archäologisch-Geschichtlicher Wanderweg Borchen 🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼🐕

Today our hike started at the stone cist graves in Kirchborchen. From there, an archaeological trail leads through the fields near the motorway (unfortunately, you can hear it quite clearly) past a replica burial mound to the remains of the Iron Age hillfort near Gellinghausen, with its still clearly visible ramparts and ditches. The path leads back to Kirchborchen through …

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