Mysterious remains of walls, Wallen, graves and mounds stimulate the imagination. What might have happened here in the past - you can't help but ask yourself this question.
And indeed, there are many historical relics here. Researchers have discovered that the oldest mounds date back to the time around the birth of Christ, when Germanic tribes encountered the Celts. At that time, the mounds provided protection from invading enemies. In the eighth and ninth centuries, around the time Charlemagne ruled the Frankish Empire, a walled fortification was built, which presumably served as a staging post for Frankish troops.
The ruins of the Borberg Terraces still exude a strong fascination today - and they tell a story. According to the annals, the town on the "Borrenberge" also had a small nunnery. Excavations have uncovered the foundation walls of a church, the gate and the foundations of a chapel and cemetery from the 13th century.
Hikers can enjoy spectacular views of Olsberg and the Sauerland mountains from the Borberg on the Rothaarsteig trail. The Marienkapelle, also known as the Friedenskapelle, is also worth a visit. It has been perched high on the cliff since 1925.
Borberg's churchyard is located on the Rothaarsteig and can be reached on foot. It can be hiked to in half an hour from the hiking parking lot near the Hiebammenhütte Brilon or the Waldhotel Schinkenwirt in Olsberg.
The Borberg is also one of the Sauerland-Seelenorte hiking villages.