Grabhügel von Möllenbeck

The Grabhügel von Möllenbeck is a former burial mound located in a forest area northeast of Rinteln, rising about 1.3 meters high with a diameter of roughly 16 meters. It stands on a ridge surrounded by pine trees and displays the typical rounded shape of such prehistoric earthworks.

The burial mound originated during the Bronze Age and became the subject of archaeological investigation thousands of years later. Excavation in 2016 revealed that the site was also used for urn burials during the pre-Roman Iron Age in the first millennium BC.

The mound shows how Bronze Age people chose this spot to bury their dead, seemingly because of its commanding views across the land. The location reveals how they thought about where to honor their departed.

The site is located in a wooded area that is reachable on foot, though sturdy footwear is recommended since there are no maintained trails. The mound itself is open year-round and requires only a short walk through the forest to reach.

The area surrounding the burial ground was designated a nature reserve in 2011 to protect its glacially formed hills and ridges. This designation creates a place where prehistoric history and modern conservation efforts intersect.

Location: Rinteln

GPS coordinates: 52.14990,9.04890

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22