Prehistoric megalithic tomb

The megalithic tomb is located on the 13.4 km long NORDPFAD Eichholz and Franzhorn circular hiking trail. A visit can be combined with a hike.

Gnarrenburg is located in the north-western part of the district of Rotenburg (Wümme).

By car:
Coming from Bremen/Bremerhaven, take the B74 towards Kuhstedt, in Kuhstedt turn off onto the L122 to Gnarrenburg. Turn left into Brilliter Weg, where there is free parking.

Walk from the Brilliter Weg car park (approx. 1 km):
At the end of Brilliter Weg, turn left onto Rübehorster Straße.
After approx. 500 metres, follow the sign to the stone tomb and turn right onto the forest path. You will find the megalithic tomb after approx. 250 metres on the left-hand side.

By public transport:
The railway station in Bremervörde is approx. 15 km away and the one in Osterholz-Scharmbeck approx. 25 km away. There are also bus connections from Bremen, Bremervörde and Zeven to Gnarrenburg. There is a bus stop around 800 metres from the stone tomb on Rübehorster Straße.
From there, walk in the direction of Gnarrenburg. After approx. 600 metres, follow the sign to the stone tomb and turn left onto the forest path. You will find the megalithic tomb after approx. 250 metres on the left-hand side.
Information on journey times can be found at www.vbn.de

The "Historische Moorexpress", a small railway with a bicycle trailer, stops directly in Gnarrenburg and also connects Gnarrenburg with Bremen, Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Bremervörde and Stade. The service runs from May to October on Saturdays and public holidays. For more information on the timetable and reservations, visit: www.moorexpress.info. Tickets for the Moorexpress are available from the Gnarrenburg Tourist Information Centre.