Fossilienklopfplatz Hohenmirsberger Platte - Pottenstein, BY-DE
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member André de Montbard
N 49° 48.862 E 011° 26.785
32U E 675992 N 5520862
The "Hohenmirsberger Platte", a hill in Franconian Switzerland is well known for Ammonite fossils.
Waymark Code: WM13D06
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 11/11/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Neos2
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There is a geocenter on the Hohenmirsberger Platte (614 m above sea level). This center includes an observation tower, a fossil tapping area and a geopath around the Hohenmirsberger Platte.

The rock cames from fossile rich layers aout of the adjacent limestone quarry.

In the summer months, the fossil tapping station is open. Hammer rental and tools on site.

Opening times on request at Siggi Groß, Tel .: 0170/8861400.

Further Info: (visit link)
Fossils: yes

Gems: no

Meteorites: no

Minerals: no

Rock Types:
Ammonite rich limestone

Admission price: 5.00 (listed in local currency)

Hours of Operation: Not listed
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