Inland dunes near Offenstetten - The inland dunes here are a rather inconspicuous geological phenomenon. They are sand dunes covered by pine and heather-like vegetation.
They were created after the last ice age (possibly last cold period), i.e. probably 10,000 years ago.
The soil was not suitable for agriculture, and it became increasingly poor in nutrients as a result of the removal of material.
The wavy ground, which is partly light forest, partly open, I find remarkable and worth seeing, even if it doesn't make an obvious impression.
There are other inland dunes near Offenstetten. In comparison, the latter are not that impressive. Together they form the nature reserve inland dunes near Siegenburg and Offenstetten. Here in Offenstetten is also the plaque for the Geotop ("Dunes in the Seeholz").

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January 13, 2025

The dunes in the Seeholz of Offenstetten are a significant geotope

In the Seeholz between Abensberg and Offenstetten, on high terrace gravel (Altaben's terrace), there are remains of an extensive dune landscape from the late to postglacial period. The geomorphological wealth of forms has been preserved under the forest cover (in contrast to agricultural areas). The dunes are mainly formed as line dunes directed W-E, but there are also transverse and sickle dunes. Towards the W, the relief forms flatten out to form gently undulating drifting sand covers.

The geotope has been awarded the seal of approval "Bavaria's 100 most beautiful geotopes" and is explained on site with an information board. Further information at
lfu.bayern.de/geologie/bayerns_schoenste_geotope/78/index.htm
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU),

umweltatlas.bayern.de/standortauskunft/rest/reporting/sb_geotope/generate?additionallayerfieldvalue=273R011

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