Dinosaur trail Barkhausen

#2467 among destinations in Germany

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The dinosaur tracks of Barkhausen are a natural monument in a disused quarry in the Linner Berg near Barkhausen on the Hunte, a district of the Lower Saxon municipality of Bad Essen in the district of Osnabrück.

Fossil tracks of sauropod and theropod dinosaurs from the Late Upper Jurassic are exposed on the stratified surfaces of the rock, which is about 150 million years old.

Coordinates: 52°16'42"N, 8°24'50"E

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Lower SaxonyGermany

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Dinosaur trail Barkhausen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grüner See, Schwarzer Brink, Wiehen Hills, Melle.

2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Grüner See
51 min walk • Grüner See is a lake in the Wiehen Hills of the Osnabrück Landkreis in Lower Saxony, Germany. At an elevation of ca. 145 metres, its surface area is ca. 0.1 hectares. It is around 25km north of Bielefeld.
1.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Schwarzer Brink
42 min walk • The Schwarzer Brink is a hill in the Egge, a side ridge of the Wiehen Hills in North Germany. It is 211 metres high and is often cited as the highest hill in the Egge.
4.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Wiehen Hills
106 min walk • The Wiehen Hills are a hill range in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony in Germany. The hills run from west to east like a long finger away from the main upland area of the Lower Saxon Hills, beginning at the Weser River near Minden and terminating in the vicinity of Osnabrück.
6.1 miSW
City
Melle
156 min walk • One of the highlights of Melle is its rich history, which can be explored through its well-preserved architecture and landmarks. The historic Old Town is a delight to wander through, with its narrow cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and charming squares.
4.2 miNW
Locality
Bad Essen
108 min walk • One of the main attractions in Bad Essen is the beautiful Schloss Ippenburg, a historic castle surrounded by stunning gardens. The castle dates back to the 14th century and is a popular spot for visitors to explore the grounds, enjoy a leisurely stroll, and admire the...