Walking route · Niedenstein · Updated on 14 November 2026

Eco Pfad Archäologie Altenburg und Falkenstein walk

Eco Pfad Archäologie Altenburg und Falkenstein is a walk of 3.2 km from Niedenstein. Along the way you'll find 3 benches and 1 public toilet.

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3.2 km
± 50 min
↑ 88 m · ↓ 62 m
Easy
From A to B
Regional route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 3 benches and 1 public toilet.

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1 sight along the way

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Archaeological site

Elevation and terrain

Up: ↑ 88 m
Down: ↓ 62 m
Highest point: 458 m
Lowest point: 398 m

5-10% slope · 1.1 km
10-15% slope · 202 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

Way types

3.2 km in total

Track: 1.7 km
Path: 1.4 km

Surfaces

3.2 km in total

Unpaved: 1.7 km
Gravel: 1.1 km
Unknown: 303 m

About the walking route Eco Pfad Archäologie Altenburg und Falkenstein

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Eco Pfad Archäologie Altenburg und Falkenstein is a walking route of 3.2 km that starts in Niedenstein. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 88 m in total and descend 62 m. Allow ± 50 min, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (1.7 km) and path (1.4 km). Of the surface, 1.7 km unpaved and 1.1 km gravel. For 303 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 3 benches and 1 public toilet. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

1AltenburgArchaeological site · 126 m from the route
2Burgruine SchauenburgCastle · 4.3 km from the route
3Schloss RiedeCastle · 4.6 km from the route
4KlauskopfturmObservation tower · 4.7 km from the route
5Elbenberger TürmchenViewpoint · 5.4 km from the route
6LautariusgrabArchaeological site · 5.6 km from the route
7HünsteinAttraction · 7 km from the route
8AussichtsturmObservation tower · 7.1 km from the route
9Aussichtsturm OdenbergObservation tower · 7.9 km from the route
10Altenstädter WarteObservation tower · 8.2 km from the route
11Schloss GarvensburgCastle · 8.9 km from the route
12Ruine ObernburgAttraction · 9.1 km from the route
13HerkulesAttraction · 9.7 km from the route
14KlosterkircheAttraction · 10 km from the route
15Megalithic tomb (Züschen)Attraction · 8.4 km from the route
16FatimagrotteAttraction · 8.1 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Eco Pfad Archäologie Altenburg und Falkenstein?

Eco Pfad Archäologie Altenburg und Falkenstein is 3.2 km long. Allow ± 50 min of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Niedenstein.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 88 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 1 public toilet within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Burgruine Falkenstein.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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