The Hesselberg geological trail leads for approximately 2.5 kilometers through a fascinating landscape, where you can experience the history of the southern German Jura up close.
Several information panels explain how the Hesselberg, a mountainous site, formed from the White Jurassic (Malm) layers – remnants of an ancient seabed formed about 150 million years ago.

The trail impressively demonstrates the transition from limestone to marl and leads past small outcrops where fossil traces of mussels and ammonites can be found. In addition to geology, you will also learn a great deal about the flora and fauna of this special cultural landscape: dry grasslands, rare orchids, juniper heaths, and nutrient-poor grasslands characterize the landscape.

At the end, the trail rewards you with a wide panoramic view from the summit plateau – stretching across the Nördlinger Ries, the Franconian Lake District, and all the way to the Alps.
A tranquil place where geological history, nature, and vastness merge.

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Elevation 690 m

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