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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
Burgsalach

Hiking car park at the Burgus – Burgus Burgsalach Roman Ruins loop from Burgsalach

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
Burgsalach

Hiking car park at the Burgus – Burgus Burgsalach Roman Ruins loop from Burgsalach

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5.0

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4

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Hiking car park at the Burgus – Burgus Burgsalach Roman Ruins loop from Burgsalach

02:05

8.03km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.03 km

Burgus Roman Fort Ruins near Burgsalach

Highlight • Historical Site

This Roman complex near Burgsalach was long considered a very well-preserved small fort. According to the latest research, however, there is no evidence of a military building, and a moat …

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3.19 km

Hiking car park at the Burgus

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This hiking car park with approximately 6 parking spaces is located directly at the Burgus. Short way to the exhibition site and ground monument.

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3.32 km

Burgus Burgsalach Roman Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The unusual Roman plant near Burgsalach was previously considered a small fort, as can only be found in North Africa. According to the latest findings, this is probably a mansio, a Roman restaurant.

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4.50 km

Roman Road Distance Signs (Römerstraße)

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There are road signs on the Römerstraße with information on the kilometers to the nearest Roman forts.

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5

6.37 km

Reconstructed Roman watchtower Wp. 14/48

Highlight • Historical Site

From afar you can see a reconstructed wooden tower on the edge of the forest south of Burgsalach, which stands near the proven sentry 14/48.
So far, only the 4.70 …

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6.48 km

It goes back about 2000 years, you can see it all when you look through the peephole :)

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8.03 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.14 km

2.23 km

446 m

198 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

3.07 km

706 m

301 m

< 100 m

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