Rotenkirchen, a romantically situated village. It lies on the northern side of the Ahlsburg hills, about 6 km from the city of Einbeck. Many exciting personalities enjoyed staying in Rotenkirchen even back then. Today, it is enlivened 168population (As of: 02.01.2024) with a happy togetherness.
The first documentary evidence dates back to the year 1203 under the name form "Hartungusde Rodenkerken" .
Directly in the town centre, in front of the Rotenkirchen estate, there is a Information point.
A blackboard inform yourself about the historical treasures of Rotenklirchen and Tour suggestions on the Ahlsburg ridge.
In addition to the Information board there 2 bicycle parking spaces and a Seating to rest.
The first documentary evidence dates back to the year 1203 under the name form "Hartungusde Rodenkerken" .
News from archaeological excavations: 2022/2023
Until now, it was assumed that the settlement mentioned in 1203 was located 600 to 800 meters northeast of the present-day estate, but an archaeological excavation has now located medieval Rotenkirchen immediately northwest of the estate buildings. In addition to a fieldstone well, post holes were also discovered, which can be interpreted as the remains of buildings. Finds from numerous settlement pits date, primarily through ceramic finds, from the late 11th and early 12th centuries to the 14th/15th centuries, even several decades before the construction of the Grubenhagen castle complex.
Arts and Culture
- Not far from the village, in Ahlsburg forest area is the ruin of the medieval Grubenhagen Castle.
- The castle keep is accessible and offers a great view of the Einbeck basin.
- The castle in Rotenkirchen was once the summer retreat of the Hanoverian kings. In 1816, the Duke of Cambridge commissioned Georg Ludwig Laves to design and rebuild the hunting lodge. After the ties between the Kingdom of Hanover and Great Britain ended in 1837, King Ernst August and later his son George V spent their summers here. In 1866, the royal family was forced to abandon the castle. It was ceded as a domain.
Directly in the town centre, in front of the Rotenkirchen estate, there is a Information point.
A blackboard inform yourself about the historical treasures of Rotenklirchen and Tour suggestions on the Ahlsburg ridge.
In addition to the Information board there 2 bicycle parking spaces and a Seating to rest.
Good to know
Opening hours
Freely accessible.
fitness
for any weather
for individual guests
Pets Allowed
suitable for seniors
for children (any age)
Suitable for prams
Other equipment/furnishings
Children's playground (outdoor)
Accessibility
The sidewalks in the village are not barrier-free, but should be with Wheelchair and walker accessible .
Arrival & Parking
The village of Rotenkirchen can be reached via the district roads 510 and K523.
Rotenkirchen can be reached by car from Einbeck after about 7,4 km and a drive of about 10 minutes.
If you cycle along county road 510, the 7,7 km route takes approximately 26 minutes.
Rotenkirchen can be reached by car from Einbeck after about 7,4 km and a drive of about 10 minutes.
If you cycle along county road 510, the 7,7 km route takes approximately 26 minutes.
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