Schwarzerdeprofil Asel

The Schwarzerdeprofil Asel exhibits a deep soil layer reaching 1.2 meters, displaying dark humic earth, yellow-ochre loess, and brown-grey clay formations.

The soil formation dates back to the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 18,000 years ago, under specific continental climate conditions.

The University of Hannover initiated protection measures in 1990, establishing this location as the sole protected soil profile in Lower Saxony.

Visitors can access the profile through a secured metal staircase with informational panels explaining the geological characteristics of the loess soil.

The underlying clay component of the profile originated 110 million years ago during the Lower Cretaceous period, offering insights into ancient geological processes.

Location: Harsum

GPS coordinates: 52.20030,9.96592

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:37