Neanderthal Trail
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 75 out of 84 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Mittleres Lonetal
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This varied tour leads us to two important caves of prehistoric times.
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The oldest figurative works of art of mankind were discovered in the caves of the Lonetal. As a result, they have not only gained worldwide attention in archaeological circles. The Lonetal caves were a refuge and a deposit for early humans, and the Neanderthals retreated to these caves 70,000 years ago. For the early humans of the genus Homo sapiens they also had a special mystical meaning, as evidenced by the impressive carvings made of mammoth ivory, in particular the unique lion man, an approximately 32,000 year old animal-human figure.translated by
•February 12, 2020
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