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Exploring Giessen's Geological Wonders: The 'Wealth of Stone' Bike Tour
Discover the rich geological history of Giessen, Germany, with the 'Wealth of Stone' bike tour. This captivating journey connects various geological sites in and around the city, offering a unique insight into the region's geological past.
The tour begins at the Grauwackenstein quarries in Heuchelheim, a site that showcases the ancient shale formations of the area. From there, the route leads you through the shale at Hoppenstein, a location easily recognizable and described in detail in the Geo-Tope Guide of the University of Giessen.
The tour continues to the basalt quarries at Schiffenberg, where you can marvel at the volcanic rock formations. Along the way, you'll also visit the sand pit at Giessen's North Cross, another fascinating geological site.
The 'Wealth of Stone' bike tour also takes you to some of Giessen's notable landmarks. These include the Schiffenberg and the Badensburg in Giessen. The tour also offers a chance to explore the unique natural landscape of the Giessen district, such as the nature reserve Bergwerkswald and Hanngelstein.
The development of this tour was implemented by the institution Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald. A tour brochure, titled 'Active in Giessen', includes a description of the 'Wealth of Stone' bike tour, along with GPS data, and is available free of charge at the Tourist Information (School Street 4).
Giessen boasts a range of Geo-Topes, non-living nature that provides a special insight into geological history and are particularly worthy of protection. These geological wonders have formed throughout the region's geological history, with limestones, sandstone, and basalt all playing a part in shaping the landscape.
In addition to the geological sites, the Tourist Information in Giessen offers various souvenirs for purchase, including bags, games, postcards, keychains, vouchers for city and costume tours, event tickets, and more. The Tourist Information is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
The 'Wealth of Stone' bike tour spans a total length of 42.5 km, making it an enjoyable and educational day out for all ages. Whether you're a geology enthusiast or simply looking for a unique way to explore Giessen, this tour is not to be missed.
The Geo-Tope Guide of the University of Giessen is available at the Tourist Information or digitally on the Geology page. So, grab your bike, pick up a guide, and embark on a journey through the geological history of Giessen and its surroundings.
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