Vorgeschichtsweg (Prehistory Trail) – Altmühltal Nature Park

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Vorgeschichtsweg (Prehistory Trail) – Altmühltal Nature Park

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Vorgeschichtsweg (Prehistory Trail) – Altmühltal Nature Park

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12.3km

200m

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The prehistory trail takes you over the Jura heights and presents important settlements and burial sites from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. Among other things, you will discover one of the largest burial mounds in Middle Franconia, the fortifications on the Hinterer Berg and the historical village of…

by Naturpark Altmuehltal

Last updated: August 14, 2024

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

Lower Felsenkeller Thalmässing

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There are two rock cellars. The upper one is closed and serves as bat quarters. The lower one is open and leads surprisingly far in. We had two bats that …

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6.50 km

Landersdorf Living History Village

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Come in - the lively history village in Landersdorf is open all year round with free admission!

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8.79 km

View of the Thalachtal Valley

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From the hiking trail on the edge of the Waizenhofer Espan you have a picturesque view of the wide hilly landscape of the Thalachtal. The Thalachtal has an ancient settlement …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.07 km

1.50 km

853 m

813 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

2.14 km

1.97 km

641 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

October 15, 2023,R011RH - Thalmässing: Vorgeschichtsweg +V+

Varied circular route with information boards about the settlement of the Thalach Valley.

P: Staufer Weg, Thalmässing
Attractions:
- Burial graves
- fortification ditches
Stop:
- variously in Thalmässing
- Weglehner, Landersdorf
Left:
- naturpark-altmuehltal.org/routen/archaeologer_wanderweg_v-1608
- mit-mama-nach.de/wandern-auf-dem-premiumwanderweg-vorgeschichtsweg-thalmaessing-landkreis-roth

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November 1, 2024,Archäologischer Wanderweg Vorgeschichte - Markt Thalmässing

It's been 30 years since I was in Thalmässing. Now that I'm already in the area, I thought I'd go for a hike. I chose the archaeological hiking trail. One of three that there are there. In this case, I followed the golden V, which is supposed to show the prehistory on the information boards. It's a beautiful path through …

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September 26, 2026,Der Vorgeschichtsweg (Archäologischer Wanderweg) im Naturpark Altmühltal

A beautiful, varied circular trail with several information boards about the archaeological prehistory of the Celts. A detour to the Keltendorf is worthwhile.

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April 15, 2022,Vorgeschichtsweg Thalmässing

Hey guys, yes, as you can see, we were on the prehistory trail in Thalmässing today, since it was the first real hike in 2 years, the whole concept unfortunately got a bit out of joint. On the one hand, we walked the path completely the wrong way around, i.e. walked down the station and, in addition, my pictures were …

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April 10, 2023,Von Thalmässing nach Landersdorf zum Aussichtspunkt Reuther Platte zurück nach Thalmässing

I discovered this hike here on Komoot. I only modified them slightly. Thank you to the person who planned this amazing hike.

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January 7, 2024,Thalmässing Ortskern – Joh denzler Linde Runde von Landersdorf

The tour is recommended when the weather is nice to enjoy the panoramic view.

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May 9, 2024,Aussichtspunkt am Keltenweg – Ein Naturdenkmal Runde von Landersdorf

Did this tour on Father's Day in the most beautiful May weather without any fatherly fuss. Great tour with wonderful panoramic views, excellently signposted. Lots of information boards on Celtic history round off this lovely day of hiking.

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April 18, 2022,Thalmässing Archäologischer Wanderweg

Nice easy hike to get started. For the first time with a dog, two dogs in the group. worked fine

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April 6, 2023

The prehistory trail takes you over the Jura heights and presents important settlements and burial sites from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. Among other things, you will discover one of the largest burial mounds in Middle Franconia, the fortifications on the Hinterer Berg and the historical village of

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