--- title: "Voßholz" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/vossholz" description: "The name of the large wooded area of Voßholz refers to the long-time owners of the Böckel estate, the Voß family. The lords of the manor had their patronage church in Rödinghausen, where they could appoint the priest and bury their dead in the church floor. This privilege expired at the end of the 18th century, probably for hygienic reasons. Many a priest is said to have fainted from the pulpit at the rising corpse gases (...). As compensation, the nobles, large farmers and their bourgeois successors were given the right to build their own burial grounds on their estates. The Koenig family's hereditary burial ground is hidden in the middle of the forest near the estate. Family members were buried there from the end of the 19th century, including the now largely unknown poet Hertha Koenig (1884-1976)." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/187352/97673dc8b7ac61bd96f228a771c0fc490233572d6b99f8f3fa29a741c49b8897/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Voßholz ======= - Nature trail - Nature experience area Waldweg führt in einen dichten Mischwald, umgeben von grünen Wiesen und hohen Bäumen. Weite Felder und sanfte Hügel prägen die Landschaft von Voßholz unter einem klaren Himmel. Forest, hereditary burial and landscape The name of the large wooded area of Voßholz refers to the long-time owners of the Böckel estate, the Voß family. The lords of the manor had their patronage church in Rödinghausen, where they could appoint the priest and bury their dead in the church floor. This privilege expired at the end of the 18th century, probably for hygienic reasons. Many a priest is said to have fainted from the pulpit at the rising corpse gases (...). As compensation, the nobles, large farmers and their bourgeois successors were given the right to build their own burial grounds on their estates. The Koenig family's hereditary burial ground is hidden in the middle of the forest near the estate. Family members were buried there from the end of the 19th century, including the now largely unknown poet Hertha Koenig (1884-1976). On the north-eastern corner of the forest, you have one of the most beautiful panoramic views in the surrounding area. In the deep hollow lies the old Böckel manor, usually half-hidden behind dense foliage. The fertile farmland rises behind it - initially largely free of buildings. Because the land around the estate has been in one hand for so long and still is today, the scattered settlements that are otherwise prevalent in the Ravensberg hill country are absent here. Further information: Read more Good to know ------------ Other Furnishing/Equipment - cool place Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Voßholz is located in the south-east of Rödinghausen and can be reached via Südholzstraße or Voßweg. 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) Thomas Wehrenberg, Biologische Station Ravensberg im Kreis Herford e.V. Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Flea market - Socialising/games/meetings - Concert - Food & Beverage - Inn/guesthouse - Café - Restaurant - Accomodations - Hotel garni - Holiday flat - Holiday flat - Package - Schlemmer/Genuss - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - Monument - Nature trail - Train station - Tours 324.15 km - Long-distance cycle path 36.41 km - Regional bike tour 23.77 km - Regional bike tour Contact Feldweg beim Voßholzweg 32289 Rödinghausen