From Oberdorf to the dinosaur tracks in the Lommiswil quarry

"Looks like elephant tracks," once thought the workers in the Lommiswil quarry when they discovered strange imprints in a limestone wall. In 1987, a geologist recognized the true origin of the tracks, and the sensation was perfect. The footprints in the quarry between Oberdorf and Lommiswil come from huge plant-eaters, specifically a group of brontosaurs.

You can reach the dinosaur tracks very conveniently from Oberdorf station or the valley station of the Weissenstein chairlift. Just follow the brown signposts. After a short time you stand on the viewing platform and enjoy a nice view of the dino tracks. Information boards explain their origin and provide interesting facts about the life of the dinosaurs, for example that the tracks are around 145 million years old. This short excursion is perfect especially for children interested in dinosaurs. Afterwards, you can conveniently continue the hike in the Natural History Museum in Solothurn. There is an exhibition matching the tracks, and children can sit inside a dinosaur footprint.