Triassic Trail

The Triassic Trail is your prehistoric circular walk for older explorers – from the mountain station, past the reservoir with its water dinosaur, right up to the summit area. Along the way, you’ll find fascinating information points on the history of the Earth, viewing points and activity stations where you can climb, balance or simply take a quick breather. Children who are sure-footed and enjoy walking on their own will be in their element here – step by step, you’ll conquer the mountain together.

• Family-friendly circular walk in the hills
• Length – approx. 4 km exploration walk with 210 metres of elevation gain
• Start & finish – at the Steinplatte gondola top station in Triassic Park
• Prams – easily accessible by pram as far as the first reservoir by the water dinosaur; after that, we recommend a baby carrier or rucksack
• Ideal for families with slightly older children who enjoy hiking
• Augmented Reality – Virtual puzzle rally around the summit of the Steinplatte at 3 stations

Good to know:

It’s best to start the circular walk via the flatter side (red wall) rather than heading straight towards the summit via the reservoir (water and pterosaur).

Along the trail, you’ll find plenty of places to sit and take short breaks. Allow plenty of time so you can really make the most of the stations – don’t just ‘walk straight through’, but play, read, climb and marvel along the way. That way, the Triassic Trail becomes a proper prehistoric expedition rather than just a stroll.

As you walk along, you’ll keep coming across various dinosaurs that seem to be standing right in the middle of their former habitats – at the edge of the forest, by the water or amongst the rocks.

Interesting facts about the dinosaur stations:

• several life-size dinosaur models along the path
• replicas with deliberately varied colour schemes
• Information boards with easy-to-understand explanations
• Photo spots for family photos with a dinosaur backdrop

Good to know:

You can view many of the dinosaurs up close – some look as though they’re wandering right through your prehistoric landscape. The mix of natural scenery and figures makes the trail exciting even for older children.
We recommend: Make a point of using the dinosaur stations as stopping points – a quick drink, reading the information, taking a photo – this keeps the trail varied for children and automatically gives you small milestones on the way to the summit.

For older children who are sure-footed, the second section of the Triassic Trail – from the reservoir up to the summit – turns into a proper hiking adventure: the path becomes a little steeper and more alpine, but you’ll be rewarded with increasingly impressive views. At the top, you’ll reach Fischer’s Coral Garden, the trail’s original highlight – here you can still discover clearly visible ammonite imprints and fossilised corals in the rock, giving you a real sense that you’re actually walking on a former seabed.

For anyone who enjoys a bit of a puzzle whilst hiking, the Triassic Trail offers a digital bonus: the augmented reality puzzle rally. At selected points along the route, additional information, 3D elements and puzzles are displayed on your smartphone or tablet – turning your device into a treasure map through prehistoric times. Children and teenagers can solve puzzles, discover clues and learn even more about dinosaurs, fossils and the primeval Tethys Sea in a fun way. This turns the circular walk into an interactive research mission, where you’ll be exploring both the physical and digital worlds.