 To the north is the great bog of Großes Moor at a height of about , the Mittelland Canal, built in the 20th century, and the Bramsche parish of "Kalkriese".Most historians believe that, between the hill and the bog, was where the decisive Battle of the Teutoburg Forest between the Romans and the Germanic tribes took place.In the area of Kalkriese relicts believed to be from the battle have been recovered and many are on display in the Kalkriese Museum and Park.