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The Northern Group (Nordgruppe)

Situated deeper in the quiet woodland northwest of the village of Barendorf, the Northern Group offers a more secluded and mystical atmosphere.

It comprises the remaining ten megalithic tombs of the complex, which are arranged in a fascinating, centuries-old linear alignment that stretches for several hundred meters through the trees.

This section showcases a impressive variety of architectural styles, including elongated earthen mounds enclosed by rectangular stone borders and larger communal passage graves.

Inexplicably, the Northern Group does not have its own designated car park. However, you can park your car at the starting point of the Northern Group (at Everstorfer Forst Nord 1), on the edge of the forest.

Visited June 2026

The Southern Group (Südgruppe)

The easily accessible Southern Group is located directly along the B105 A-road making it the primary gateway for visitors. This cluster consists of five (formerly eight) prehistoric tombs, with three situated south of the highway and two to the north. Equipped with an official parking lot and informative display panels, this area is ideal for a quick visit.

Visited June 2026

The Everstorfer Forst near Grevesmühlen features a remarkable ensemble of fifteen Neolithic megalithic tombs dating back to the Funnelbeaker culture between 3500 and 2800 BC. Visitors to this historic woodland can explore an exceptional variety of ancient burial architecture, ranging from simple small dolmens to massive communal passage graves and elongated earthen mounds enclosed by prominent stone borders.

The complex is divided into two main clusters that are separated by fields and forest trails. The easily accessible Southern Group is located right next to the B105 A-road, where an official parking lot and informative display panels welcome visitors to explore its five tombs.

Deeper in the forest to the northwest of Barendorf lies the Northern Group, where the remaining ten tombs are arranged in a fascinating, centuries-old linear alignment that stretches for several hundred meters through the quiet woodland.

Visited June 2026

The megalithic tombs near Hohen Niendorf were originally three megalithic burial sites. All that is known about Hohen Niedorf 1 is that it was a simple dolmen. Hohen Niedorf 2 is situated in the castle grounds, just a few metres west of Jagdschloss zu Hohen Niendorf, and can be reached via a path. Hohen Niedorf 3 is also said to be located in the grounds; it may, however, simply be a misinterpretation of a pile of stones draped around an old tree.

The megalithic tomb comprises a north-south-facing burial chamber, originally encircled by a cairn, which is in fact a grand dolmen. The chamber originally had four pairs of wall stones along its long sides. On the eastern side, all four wall stones are still preserved, three of them in situ; the second stone from the south is tilted inwards. On the western long side, only the southern stone is visible; the others may be buried in the ground. The two end stones on the short sides are missing. The three original capstones are all still present, but no longer rest on the wall stones. The central capstone is broken into two pieces. The chamber is 5 m long and 1.8 m wide.

To get to the tomb, drive east from Westhof along the L122. About 1.4 km past Westhof, turn north at a bus shelter towards Hohen Niendorf. In Hohen Niendorf, follow the main road (Parkstraße), which curves westwards around the village and joins the Bastorfer Landweg. Just before you leave the village, there is a small car park on the right-hand side. Park your car here and walk about 75 metres to the signposted tomb.

Visited June 2026