Landscape history excursion
On a walk, we explore a quarry near Melle-Barkhausen that has been designated a natural monument. This quarry used to be of particular importance and was under the control of the Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück. The stones quarried there were supplied to Osnabrück for the reconstruction of the town hall, for example. The formation of the Schilfsandstein at the time of the Keuper and the appearance of the landscape are discussed.
Note: Suitable from 7 years
Prices: Ew 5 €, Ki 7-16 years 3 €
Duration: approx. 2 hours, route: approx. 3 km
Nature guide: Astrid Schmidtendorf
Registration: Phone 05427 - 927881 | E-Mail: astrid.schmidtendorf@gmx.de
On a walk, we explore a quarry near Melle-Barkhausen that has been designated a natural monument. This quarry used to be of particular importance and was under the control of the Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück. The stones quarried there were supplied to Osnabrück for the reconstruction of the town hall, for example. The formation of the Schilfsandstein at the time of the Keuper and the appearance of the landscape are discussed.
Note: Suitable from 7 years
Prices: Ew 5 €, Ki 7-16 years 3 €
Duration: approx. 2 hours, route: approx. 3 km
Nature guide: Astrid Schmidtendorf
Registration: Phone 05427 - 927881 | E-Mail: astrid.schmidtendorf@gmx.de
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Eligibility
for familys
Directions & Parking facilities
Treffpunkt: Friedenshöhe, Friedenshöheweg oberhalb Haus Nr. 45, 49328 Melle, 49328 Melle
Price info
Ew 5 €, Ki 7-16 Jahre 3 €
License (master data)
Stadt Melle Umweltbüro
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