Themenweg Löss und Wein

Hiking tour Starting from Kellergraben, Furth

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Distance: 2,86 km
  • Duration: 1:00 h
  • Ascent: 40 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 40 m elevation gain

The Zellergraben hollow way is a characteristic element of the Further cultural landscape, with a length of almost 1 km and fascinating loess walls over 12 m high, it is the largest hollow way in the market town. A special geological feature in the Zellergraben is the "Göttweiger Verlehmungszone". This is a reddish-brown soil horizon from the warm period between the Mindel and Riss ice ages, which only exists around the Göttweiger Berg. 11 display boards provide information about the formation of the loess deposits and their significance for wine.

Starting point of the tour
Kellergraben, Furth
Tour destination
Kellergraben, Furth
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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Distance: 2,86 km
  • Duration: 1:00 h
  • Ascent: 40 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 40 m elevation gain
  • Fitness level required:1/6
  • Overall experience:4/6
  • Scenery:4/6
  • Hiking difficulty:1/6
Lowest point
214 m
Highest point
254 m
  • Round tour
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

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The Zellergraben hollow way is a characteristic element of the Further cultural landscape, with a length of almost 1 km and fascinating loess walls over 12 m high, it is the largest hollow way in the market town. A special geological feature in the Zellergraben is the "Göttweiger Verlehmungszone". This is a reddish-brown soil horizon from the warm period between the Mindel and Riss ice ages, which only exists around the Göttweiger Berg. 11 display boards provide information about the formation of the loess deposits and their significance for wine.

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Original article on furth.at

Letzte Änderung: 4 Aug 2026