Rotenkirchen

Rotenkirchen, a romantically situated village. It lies on the northern side of the Ahlsburg mountain range, approx. 6 km from the town of Einbeck. Many exciting personalities liked to spend time in Rotenkirchen even back then. Today, 168 inhabitants (as of 02.01.2024) enliven it with a cheerful community.

The first documentary references go back to the year 1203 under the name "Hartungus de Rodenkerken".

Culture and sights 

• Not far from the site, in the forest area of Ahlsburg is the ruin of the medieval Burg Grubenhagen. 
• 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 had the hunting lodge designed and rebuilt by Georg Ludwig Laves. After the connection 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 had to give up the castle. It was ceded as a domain.

Rotenkirchen is located on the circular cycle route "Salt and Castles".

Directly in the center of the village, in front of the Rotenkirchen domain, there is a Infopunkt.

A panel informs you about the historical treasures of Rotenkirchen as well as tour suggestions on the Ahlsburg ridge.

In addition to the information board there are 2 bicycle parking facilities as well as a seating area for resting.

Opening times

Freely accessible.