Steinrinne in Bilzingsleben

Steinrinne in Bilzingsleben

Frömmstedter Straße
06578 Bilzingsleben

Telephone: 036375 50249
tourismusbuero@bilzingsleben.de
http://www.steinrinne-bilzingsleben.com

The Steinrinne (literally, "a gully in a rock") Bilzingsleben is a former travertine deposit not far from the Wipper Gap. As early as the 13th century this type of limestone was excavated from the quarry. Below the Bilzingsleben travertine lies an unusually complex find of a complete ancient human settlement. Approximately 370,000 years ago, Homo erectus bilzingslebenensis had a camp here on the northern edge of the Thuringian basin. This particular specimen is among the oldest human fossils found in Central and Northwest Europe.

Location
The site in a former quarry is about 1.5 km south of the town of Bilzingsleben in the Sömmerda district.

Directions
From Bilzingsleben follow Frömmstedter Straße southwards (about 1.5 km)

Opening times
April to October:

Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Last guided tour begins at 3:30 p.m.



November-March

by appointment only



The guided tour lasts about one hour.

In general, groups of 10 persons and more are asked to make reservations.

Please make sure your clothing is suitable for the weather.

Admission
Adults: 5. €

Children from six years, pupils and students: 2.50 €

Family ticket (two adults and two children up to 16 years): 12. €

Groups of 10 to 14 persons: 4. € per person

Groups of 15 or more: 3.50 € per person

Payment method
Bar

Parking
Many free parking spaces are nearby.

Homo Erectus in Steinrinne in Bilzingsleben Lutz Koch

Steinrinne in Bilzingsleben