Morsum-Kliff, Geological formation in Sylt, Germany.
The 1800-meter-long cliff displays distinct colored layers of earth, including dark clay, red sand, white kaolin, and brown-yellow clay reaching 21 meters.
The cliff formed during the Saale Ice Age 150,000 years ago when glacier movements compressed and tilted multiple geological layers into their current structure.
The east section of the cliff presents a protected nature reserve since 1923, following local initiatives that prevented its partial destruction during Hindenburg Dam construction.
Visitors can explore the site through marked wooden walkways, with parking facilities and restrooms located near the entrance to the geological formation.
The geological layers at Morsum Kliff reveal 12 million years of Earth's history through their distinctive red coloration and stepped rock formations.
Location: Sylt
Location: Schleswig-Holstein
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: 54.87667,8.45972
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:59
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