Pöppendorfer Großsteingrab

The Pöppendorfer Großsteingrab is a Neolithic passage grave in the forest near Lübeck, constructed from twelve supporting stones and four capstones. The burial chamber extends approximately 6 meters long and nearly 4 meters wide.

The passage grave was built between 3500 and 2800 BCE during the Funnelbeaker cultural period. Later, Bronze Age and Slavic communities also used it as a burial site.

The structure follows Northern German megalithic design with a southern entrance typical for the region. The burial chamber shows how ancient communities honored their dead through monumental construction.

The passage grave sits within forest and is accessible through marked walking paths from different directions. The wooded setting provides shade and natural trails for a peaceful visit.

A circle of 59 small glacial boulders surrounds the tomb at a distance and marks the original size of the earthen mound. These stone markers help visitors understand the original scale of the site.

Location: Lübeck

Inception: 3500 BCE

Architectural style: Nordic megalith architecture

Part of: Archäologisch-naturkundlicher Wanderweg Lübeck

GPS coordinates: 53.92699,10.80581

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26