Burgus Burgsalach Roman Ruins loop from Burgsalach

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Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen

Burgsalach

Burgus Burgsalach Roman Ruins loop from Burgsalach

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Burgus Burgsalach Roman Ruins loop from Burgsalach

03:40

13.9km

130m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.41 km

Roman Watchtower and Time Window, Altmühl Valley Nature Park

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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1.52 km

Reconstructed Roman watchtower Wp. 14/48

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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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2.39 km

Roman Fort Model Kastell Sardinien

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Explore the castle with skill, like a ball maze. Fun for kids and grown-ups

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4.17 km

Information board: Transport and Trade

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The meaning of the Roman road "Pfünz - Weißenburg" is clearly explained on the traffic and trade information board. There is also a station where different modes of transport can be set. The respective speed is also specified.

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5.08 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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6.25 km

Burgus Burgsalach Roman Ruins

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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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6.92 km

Roman Road Construction Explanation

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9.46 km

Station 9 Information Transmission – Speaking Tube

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Here you can see how a Roman "telephone" worked. The Romans sent their short messages via fire or smoke signals from watchtower to watchtower. With the speaking tube children can …

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

2.84 km

870 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

3.76 km

2.26 km

1.73 km

454 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

74 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

October 27, 2022,Limeswanderung von Burgsalach

Starting from Burgsalach, a beautiful autumn hike with initial fog, which the strong sun gradually melted away. Then stop at Schiffla in nearby Weißenburg.

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