- 01:40 h
- 115 m
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- 183 m
- 257 m
- 74 m
- 5.99 km
- Start: Oerlinghausen Open-Air Archaeological Museum
- Destination: Starting point = End point
Oerlinghausen is richly blessed with archaeological sites. Equipped with a rucksack, you can go on a tour that is suitable for every family and where children are kept entertained by exciting hands-on activities. Together with your horde, you can borrow a rucksack free of charge from the Archaeological Open-Air Museum for a deposit, which contains little surprises for in-between. Materials for making a Stone Age knife, a dice game made from sheep's foot bones or utensils for grinding grain. Recommended minimum age: 6 years
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
At the open-air museum, we follow the trail markings into the beautiful countryside. We circle the imposing Barkhauser Berg. Then we enter the Senne and Teutoburg Forest nature conservation project. Continue along the Hassler sand pit, past the quarry and outdoor pool back to the starting point at the Archaeological Open-Air Museum.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Familiy-Friendly
Loop Road
Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland"
Equipment
Sturdy shoes!
Please note that most of the paths are close to nature; easy to manage for children, but only suitable for baby carriages to a limited extent!
Directions & Parking facilities
A33 exit 22, L751 direction Oerlinghausen, follow the signs "Freilichtmuseum"
A2, exit 27, B66 direction Oerlinghausen, follow the signs "Freilichtmuseum"
Bus: lines 34 and 39,
Haltestelle Kastanienkrug, around the Kastanienkrug turn right into "Welschenweg", right into "Triftweg", after approx. 250 m museum
Additional information
Suitable for families or other hordes :-) with up to 5 children
The rucksack should be borrowed at least three hours before the museum closes so that it can be returned on time!
The backpack is issued free of charge against a deposit (ID card or similar) directly in the museum store at the cash desk.
Opening hours
April-September: Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
October: Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 15 - January 15 company holidays
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Oerlinghausen Open-Air Museum, Am Barkhauser Berg 2-6, Oerlinghausen ! Please note the opening hours!
The open-air museum also offers many hands-on activities.
Safety guidelines
Nature reserve! Please do not leave the designated paths!
Please note that most of the paths are close to nature; easy for children to manage, but only suitable for baby carriages to a limited extent!
Map
Oerlinghaus hiking map "Hiking experience"
We recommend that you take the "Oerlinghauser Erlebnisguide" with you. The local hiking trails are described here in detail and informatively.
You can obtain the map and brochure from the tourist information office or download it from the homepage.