Schwarzkreidegrube Vehrte
They are deposits of a poorly aerated, oxygen-poor shallow sea. Sludge formed on the sea floor from clay particles and the remains of dead organisms. In the course of the earth's history, oil-like compounds (bitumina), the "black chalk", were formed from this.
Information boards provide information about the formation processes and geological effects.
Information boards provide information about the formation processes and geological effects.
Good to know
Openings
- The black chalk pit is accessible all year round.
Price info
- The black chalk quarry is open to the public free of charge year-round.
Foreign Language
- German
Contact person
Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita
Am Schölerberg 149082 OsnabrückAuthor
Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbH
Herrenteichsstraße 17+1849074 OsnabrückOrganization
Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbH
License (master data)
Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbH
