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29.08.2005, Malojapass

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The Malojapass was crossed in roman time more directly and more northern than today.

Ramp at the MalojapassAt the coordinates 772 950/141 250 west of the pass is today visible a stretch of cart ruts. This ramp with a gradient of 25 - 30 % is chiseled in a single boulder. It has 14 stage-like lateral grooves. 6 holes which should prevent maybe the slip back of the carts by means of levers are on the side. Possibly this boulder moved since roman time und was in roman time less steep.

Cart rutsOn the eastern side of the pass are at the coordinates 772 020/142 980 further stretches of cart ruts visible. The gauge is identical with the western side: 107 cm. In the proximity was found in 1999/2000 a roman hippo sandal (predecessor of the horseshoe).

Quick Info:

What yes/no Remark
Visible yes Coordinates: 772 950/141 250;
775 020/142 980
Informative signum yes Near the ramp on the western side
- with detailed information yes  
- with  sketch(es) no  
Signposts no  
Shelter -  
24 hours accessible yes  
Temporarily laid open / temporarily exhibition no  
Further -  

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