Weißer Steinbruch, Natural monument and quarry in Pfaffenhofen, Germany.
The Weißer Steinbruch exhibits layered sandstone formations and clay deposits that extend across the elevated ridge of Stromberg mountain range.
The quarry operated from 1902 to 1914, extracting Stubensandstein material that contributed to the construction of regional infrastructure.
The site contains significant paleontological discoveries, including skeletal remains of Plateosaurus gracilis and the holotype specimen of Procompsognathus dinosaur.
An observation platform at the quarry edge provides clear views over the Zabergäu region and sections of the Heilbronn Neckar landscape.
The quarry holds the highest concentration of 220-million-year-old fossils among all Keuper formations in the region.
Location: Pfaffenhofen
GPS coordinates: 49.04220,8.96460
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:00
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