--- title: "Ellerbachtal Haxtergrund" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/ellerbachtal-haxtergrund" description: "The Haxtergrund is a typical valley in the Paderborn Plateau, which consists of limestone that was deposited on the sea floor around 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period.The Paderborn Plateau is a so-called karst landscape. In such areas, streams often seep into the porous limestone. The Ellerbach stream also disappears underground in the Haxtergrund in so-called \"Bachschwinden\".This is why the Haxtergrund is a dry valley for most of the year. After heavy rainfall, however, these dry valleys can suddenly be flooded by torrents.In the Haxtergrund, the Ellerbach has cut over 50 meters deep into the Paderborn plateau, creating a steep-walled, box-shaped valley. The special shape of the valley, with a steep slope in the south and a flatter slope in the north, shows the influence of the glacial permafrost climate. During the ice age, the soil on the sunny northern side thawed and slid down into the valley, where it was washed away by the Ellerbach stream. The southern slope, on the other hand, remained frozen and thus retained its steeper shape." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2625716/9fba7fc3e64e02bf3370b17fb0a8d4d0c0892b9caf0ef6b6120b41ff6a76f651/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Ellerbachtal Haxtergrund ======================== - forest - Nature panel/information centre - Waters Ein Holzsteg führt zu einem Schild des Alten Pilgerwegs im Haxtergrund, umgeben von Bäumen. Sanft schlängelnder Bach in einer grünen Wiesenlandschaft, umgeben von Bäumen und offenen Feldern. Ein hölzerner Adler thront am Ufer eines kleinen Bachs, umgeben von einer grünen Wiese. Brücke überquert den Ellerbach in einer grünen, baumgesäumten Landschaft bei bewölktem Himmel. Kunstvoll geschnitzte Statue eines Uhus aus Holz, umgeben von einer weitläufigen grünen Wiese. The Ellerbach that likes to disappear The Haxtergrund is a typical valley in the Paderborn Plateau, which consists of limestone that was deposited on the sea floor around 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. The Paderborn Plateau is a so-called karst landscape. In such areas, streams often seep into the porous limestone. The Ellerbach stream also disappears underground in the Haxtergrund in so-called "Bachschwinden". This is why the Haxtergrund is a dry valley for most of the year. After heavy rainfall, however, these dry valleys can suddenly be flooded by torrents. In the Haxtergrund, the Ellerbach has cut over 50 meters deep into the Paderborn plateau, creating a steep-walled, box-shaped valley. The special shape of the valley, with a steep slope in the south and a flatter slope in the north, shows the influence of the glacial permafrost climate. During the ice age, the soil on the sunny northern side thawed and slid down into the valley, where it was washed away by the Ellerbach stream. The southern slope, on the other hand, remained frozen and thus retained its steeper shape. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Pet allowed - Suitable for the Elderly Other Furnishing/Equipment - Children's Playground (outdoors) Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Haxtergrund Forest Park can be reached by car via the B 68 toward Warburg and by taking the PaderSprinter bus line 46; get off at the Weyher or Vereinshaus stop. Line 46 operates as an on-demand service (ALF). Public transportation information: HochstiftBewegt | Nahverkehrsgesellschaft Hochstift mbH Tel. +49 5251 12 33 66 | www.hochstiftbewegt.de Read more Contact person Verkehrsverein Paderborn e.V. - Tourist InformationKönigsplatz 10 33098 Paderborn Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Socialising/games/meetings - Market - Guided tour/tour - Food & Beverage - beer garden/ outdoor dining - restaurant - bistro - Accomodations - Pension - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Package - Group Offer/Family Offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - Park/gardens - Nature discovery trail - Parking facility - Tours 33.36 km - Regional bike tour 18.21 km - Regional hiking trail 18.52 km - Regional bike tour Contact Im Haxtergrund 33100 Paderborn