--- title: "Wallburg bei Gellinghausen" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/wallburg-bei-gellinghausen" description: "The castle is characterized by a main and outer bailey surrounded by mighty ramparts up to 5 m high and moats up to 8 m deep. The well-preserved ramparts and ditches cannot be precisely dated to this day. The rampart complex shows phases of development from the Iron Age (approx. 700 BC) with clear evidence of Celtic culture. It was repeatedly extended and expanded until around 1,200 AD. In 2004, information boards were installed, the content of which is based on the latest scientific findings, allowing visitors to experience the history of the \"Hünenburg\" at first hand." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3684386/09da828b0374e0532df2c144361af88566d01600f477207077c1df8592e97fc6/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Wallburg bei Gellinghausen ========================== - nature experiences - various - Tourist attractions – various - Archaeological site Bewaldeter Graben einer alten Wallburg bei Gellinghausen; von herbstlich gefärbten Bäumen umgeben. The best-preserved hill fort in Westphalia. A steep mountain spur rises strikingly above the Altenautal valley and the Burdahl, which flows into it at an acute angle. On this mountain spur, protected on three sides by the steep slopes, lie the mighty fortifications of the Gellinghausen Wallburg, also known as Hünenburg. The Wallburg can be reached via the Archaeological Hiking Trail. The castle is characterized by a main and outer bailey surrounded by mighty ramparts up to 5 m high and moats up to 8 m deep. The well-preserved ramparts and ditches cannot be precisely dated to this day. The rampart complex shows phases of development from the Iron Age (approx. 700 BC) with clear evidence of Celtic culture. It was repeatedly extended and expanded until around 1,200 AD. In 2004, information boards were installed, the content of which is based on the latest scientific findings, allowing visitors to experience the history of the "Hünenburg" at first hand. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Bus stop available Eligibility - for Children of the age of 6-10 - for Children of the age of 10 upwards Other Furnishing/Equipment - cool place Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities accessible via the archaeological hiking trail; there is a parking lot for hikers in Gellinghausen Read more License (master data) Carolin Hupe Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Socialising/games/meetings - Socialising/games/meetings - Hiking - Food & Beverage - café - restaurant - restaurant - Accomodations - Holiday apartment - Pension - Camper van site - Package - Group Offer/Family Offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - Waters - farm shop - Nature panel/information centre - Tours 69.69 km - Regional bike tour 4.50 km - Regional hiking trail 4.73 km - Regional hiking trail Contact K20 33178 Borchen - Gellinghausen