--- title: "Schwarzkreidegrube Vehrte" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/schwarzkreidegrube-vehrte" description: "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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1272402/557553f1cb8187b9a061ff8c5c2296c2637a723f586ca50f10d947e4c8c3cd08/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Schwarzkreidegrube Vehrte ========================= - Geotope Trees tower over a wooded embankment, with exposed roots and a dark slope below. A hand holds several flat, black stones against a blurred background. The claystones in the former quarry are 170 million years old. 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The black chalk pit is accessible all year round. Read more Price info The black chalk quarry is open to the public free of charge year-round. Read more Foreign Language German Contact person Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vitaAm Schölerberg 1 49082 Osnabrück Author Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbHHerrenteichsstraße 17+18 49074 Osnabrück Organization Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbH License (master data) Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbH Nearby ------ View on map - Accomodations - Hotel - Hotel - Campsite - Place of interest - Geotope - Geotope - Geotope Contact An der Haarener Grenze 49191 Belm - Vehrte