Morasko Meteorite Nature Reserve

Morasko Meteorite Nature Reserve is a protected area in Poznań containing seven craters formed by meteorite impacts, spread across roughly 55 hectares. The largest crater measures around 100 meters (330 feet) across and reaches about 11 meters (36 feet) deep, while the other depressions lie scattered among forest and meadow.

Soldiers found the first fragments in 1914 while building military fortifications, which sparked later investigations. A particularly heavy piece weighing around 300 kilograms surfaced in 2012, confirming the scientific importance of the area.

The Earth Museum at Adam Mickiewicz University displays fragments collected from the site and makes them available for both research and public education. Visitors can view this collection and learn about the impacts that occurred here thousands of years ago.

Buses 88 and 188 bring visitors to the entrance, from where marked trails lead through the site. Admission is free, and the paths are easy to walk, though sturdy shoes are helpful as some sections can be uneven.

Five of the seven depressions fill with water and form small lakes, surrounded by an oak and hornbeam forest. These sheltered zones host rare plants and draw many bird species that nest in the quiet tree canopy.

Location: Poznań

Inception: 1976

GPS coordinates: 52.49000,16.89639

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30