Limhamns kalkbrott, Limestone quarry and nature reserve in Malmö Municipality, Sweden.
Limhamns kalkbrott is a large limestone quarry and nature reserve in Malmö that descends deeply into the earth with steep walls on all sides. A walking trail of about 4 kilometers circles the rim and allows visitors to experience the scale of the site at their own pace.
The quarry was founded in 1866 and supplied limestone for cement production across the region for over a century. Mining operations ended in 1994, after which the site gradually transformed into a protected nature reserve.
The quarry walls display different rock layers that visitors can observe while walking the paths around the site. This geological variety makes the place feel like an open-air classroom for anyone curious about stone formations.
Access to the quarry itself requires registration or permission through Malmö city, but the rim trail is freely accessible to visitors. Wearing sturdy shoes and bringing water is wise, especially on warmer days when walking the full loop.
The site is home to one of Sweden's last populations of European green toads, small amphibians that can be spotted near the ponds at the quarry floor during wet weather. This rare species makes the location a crucial refuge for this vulnerable group.
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