--- title: "Ehemalige Abdeckerei" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/ehemalige-abdeckerei" description: "The former covering plant from 1914 was known as \"Haus Birkenhof\" and is now a metal processing company. The term \"covering\" refers to the skinning of cattle and game. It was difficult for the knacker to gain social recognition, which was certainly due to the unpleasant smell caused by the processing of carcasses. On the other hand, the frequent personal union of the knacker with the office of executioner may also have been a reason. The fact that they were on the fringes of society, both geographically and socially, brought some butchers into disrepute. Famous robbers such as the \"Schinderhannes\" (Schinder is another name for knacker) began their careers as knacker. The copper beech tree in front of the former knacker's yard is over 120 years old, 26 m high and has a circumference of 3.60 m. It was placed under protection as a natural monument in 1994. This gives the owner the opportunity to have maintenance or even rescue measures carried out with public support." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/187326/92ee5e96c17fe285b4c33573819dcb4cb836e6ad361a01db97890e3ca73950c6/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Ehemalige Abdeckerei ==================== - Historic site Zweistöckiges, verlassenes Gebäude umgeben von üppigem Grün, im Vordergrund ein geparkter Anhänger. Schinderhannes in the Wiehengebirge The former covering plant from 1914 was known as "Haus Birkenhof" and is now a metal processing company. The term "covering" refers to the skinning of cattle and game. It was difficult for the knacker to gain social recognition, which was certainly due to the unpleasant smell caused by the processing of carcasses. On the other hand, the frequent personal union of the knacker with the office of executioner may also have been a reason. The fact that they were on the fringes of society, both geographically and socially, brought some butchers into disrepute. Famous robbers such as the "Schinderhannes" (Schinder is another name for knacker) began their careers as knacker. The copper beech tree in front of the former knacker's yard is over 120 years old, 26 m high and has a circumference of 3.60 m. It was placed under protection as a natural monument in 1994. This gives the owner the opportunity to have maintenance or even rescue measures carried out with public support. Further information: Read more Good to know ------------ Payment methods no entrance possible Directions & Parking facilities The former knacker's yard is located in the north of Rödinghausen on Schluchtenweg. Read more More information Always know what's going on - a free number for all occasions: Bus and train customers in NRW can call 08006 50 40 30 around the clock for fare information, timetable information and more. Read more License (master data) This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Flea market - Socialising/games/meetings - Concert - Food & Beverage - Café - Café - Café - Accomodations - Holiday flat - Holiday flat - Holiday flat - Place of interest - Nature trail - Train station - Nature trail - Tours 4.72 km - Regional hiking trail 3.73 km - Regional hiking trail 5.15 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Schluchtenweg 13 32289 Rödinghausen