Ipf Hill Fort

Bopfingen, Germany

The Ipf is a mostly treeless mountain (668 metres)with a prehistoric hill fort on its top. The fort is situated on an isolated hill, with a flattened summit surrounded by a stone wall, ditch and large counterscarp (outer bank). The overall diameter is about 180 metres. There are also extensive ramparts traversing the slopes to protect a large enclosed area and entranceway. There is evidence of occupation from the Bronze Age through the Iron Age to the early Celtic La Tene period, a span of almost a thousand years (1200 BC - 300 BC).

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Ipf, Bopfingen, Germany
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Founded: 1200-300 BC
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Germany
Historical period: Bronze Age (Germany)

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User Reviews

Frank Sauerborn (18 months ago)
Schönes Wanderziel mit viel Geschichte. Interessantes Umfeld. Für Kinder zum austoben ideal geeignet.
Leon Adamo (2 years ago)
Ich liebe den Ipf jetzt schon. Ich werde bald wieder kommen.
WinterMarch (2 years ago)
Urwüchsige und idyllische Landschaft, tolle Energien an diesem Ort. Ein Besuch gegen Abend lohnt sich eher, da weniger los ist! Ein Sonnenuntergang oder Silvesterabend hier oben ist traumhaft!
Thilo Pollak (2 years ago)
Perfekter kurzer Ausflug für die ganze Familie
Steffano Malledetto (4 years ago)
Toller Berg. I love it.
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