Around 150 million years ago, this region was covered by a shallow lagoon. In the soft mud, massive plant-eaters – so-called sauropods – left footprints up to 40 centimeters in size. These prehistoric tracks are still visible today in the quarry of the Bellach civic community.
The Dino Trail Weissenstein invites you on an exciting circular hike from Oberdorf railway station to the quarry and back again. Halfway along the trail, a viewing platform offers a unique look at the impressive tracks in the rock wall.
Along the way, digital experience stations provide additional insights and fun: with images, videos, animations, and augmented reality. This brings the gentle giants of prehistory back to life – in full size, right in today’s landscape.
How the Dino Trail works?
The leisure trail is accessed via a mobile website, which you can open directly in your smartphone’s internet browser. All you need for the walking experience is an internet-enabled device. Since you will use it frequently during the hike, a fully charged battery is advisable. For the best audio experience, it is recommended to use headphones.
- Start: Weissenstein parking lot
- Distance: 3.62 km
- Hiking time: approx. 2 hours
- Ascent/Descent: 118 m / 118 m
- Accessible: No
Good to know
No reservation or advance registration is required. You can hike the trail at any time. The leisure trail is well connected to public transport.
