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Baden-Württemberg

Tübingen District

Landkreis Tübingen
Ofterdingen

Ammonite Pavement

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Ammonite Pavement

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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    November 1, 2025

    Hiking

    In the Steinlach streambed along Kriegsstraße, there are enormous fossilized ammonites and oyster shells, which are protected by law. These are also known as the Ofterdingen Snail Pavement.

    The ammonite pavement measures approximately 100 meters in length and 4 meters in width. This slab of Arietenkalk limestone, a unique geotope, is protected as a geological natural monument.
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    September 25, 2024

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    Hundreds of ammonites and fossil oyster shells can be seen in the Steinlach stream bed.
    The fossils can only be seen and admired at low water.
    The "Ofterdinger Ammonite Pavement" is a national geotope, part of the UNESCO Swabian Alb Geopark and is strictly protected.
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    Elevation 430 m

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    Location: Ofterdingen, Landkreis Tübingen, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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