In the marl quarry near Höver, the Nordcement company mines the basic material for cement. But the break is also a treasure trove for fossil hunters. Deposits from the Cretaceous period can be found here. Nordcement regularly opens the gates of the quarry on selected Sundays for fossil hunters and those who want to become one. Also great fun for families.

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The area is also suitable for observing our native birdlife, see komoot.de/tour/734865195

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Limestone marl, deposited around 70 million years ago when Lower Saxony was last flooded by a sea.

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