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Tumulus bei Sonnenuntergang
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A wonderful day route that connects the characteristic local burial mounds in a circular tour.
easy
Distance 66.9 km
Duration4:41 h
Ascent286 m
Descent286 m
Highest point309 m
Lowest point170 m
As the name suggests, you pass by 4 burial mounds, also called tumuli, along this route. These unique burial mounds from the Hallstatt period (750 to 450 BC) are a distinctive feature of the area. Starting from Stockerau and traveling clockwise, you will discover the first burial mound in Gaisruck in the municipality of Hausleiten. The second mound, which is also the namesake of the village and the largest burial mound on the route, is located in Großmugl. At 14 meters high, it is the largest burial mound of the entire Hallstatt culture. A detour to this historical site is well worth it! You will find two more burial mounds outside the village of Bruderndorf and the last one east of Niederhollabrunn. Rest stops along the route invite you to relax and observe. Inns and wine taverns along the route complete a memorable day trip.
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In the Weinviertel region stands the highest burial mound of the entire Hallstatt culture (750 to 450 BC), the 14-meter-high Tumulus of Großmugl.
The burial mound stands out so clearly from the surrounding plain that the municipality was even named after it (first documented mention in 1298 as Grassemugl – large Mugl). The mound was first scientifically recorded in 1871, but remains unexcavated to this day. This will not change in the foreseeable future, yet the large mound remains at the center of archaeological research. Thanks to modern non-destructive surveying methods, it was possible to document an extensive cult site around the mound. A project is now conducting in-depth research on this Iron Age settlement and cult landscape around Großmugl.
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Thomas Haselbäck
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
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309 m
Lowest point
170 m
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Rest stops
Dorfschenke Oberzögersdorf Restaurant 4 Seasons Gasthuber´s Restaurant and Stage Gasthof zum weißen Rössel
Safety information
We point out that the burial mounds should not be climbed. These are historically valuable natural mounds that should be preserved. The view and outlook can also be enjoyed from nearby resting places.
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Public transport
Stockerau can be reached by train both coming from Retz and Vienna.
Directions
By car, Stockerau is accessible via the A22 highway and the B3 federal road.
Parking spaces are available directly at the train station.
Parking
Parking spaces are available directly at the train station.
Coordinates
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48.382064, 16.212806
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48°22'55.4"N 16°12'46.1"E
UTM
33U 589799 5359477
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Equipment
The route mostly runs on paved agricultural roads. Some sections are gravel and natural paths. Therefore, the route is very well suited for trekking, gravel, and mountain bikes.
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easy
Overall difficulty
easy
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Distance
66.9 km
Duration
4:41 h
Ascent
286 m
Descent
286 m
Highest point
309 m
Lowest point
170 m
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