Steinbruch bei Kottingwörth, Historical quarry in Beilngries, Germany.
The Steinbruch bei Kottingwörth quarry extends over 200 meters in length and width, with limestone walls reaching 70 meters in height.
From 1938 to 1975, this quarry supplied construction materials for road development, particularly producing tar gravel for infrastructure projects.
The geological site received recognition as one of Bavaria's 100 most beautiful geotopes in 2008, highlighting its educational and scientific value.
Visitors can reach the quarry through marked hiking paths from Kottingwörth, Beilngries, or Töging, with a parking area available for convenient access.
The quarry walls contain hundreds of limestone layers documenting 5 million years of marine life development during the Upper Jurassic period.
Location: Beilngries
Elevation above the sea: 360 m
Length: 200 m
Width: 200 m
Website: https://lfu.bayern.de/geologie/geotope_schoensten/51
GPS coordinates: 49.01991,11.53876
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:16
Saint Vitus
1.5 km
Ehemaliges Schloss der Schenken von Töging
1.7 km
St. Bartholomäus (Töging)
1.7 km
St. Ottmar
1.8 km
Katholische Friedhofkirche St. Peter
1.6 km
Holy Trinity chapel
531 m
Katholische Filialkirche St. Johannes und Paulus
1.3 km
Feldkapelle St. Maria
1.7 km
Kapelle St. Antonius
1.7 km
Stone cross
1.4 km
Stone pillar
1.4 km
Wayside shrine
1.4 km
Schleuse 14 des Ludwig-Donau-Main-Kanals
2.1 km
Presbytery
1.5 km
Bildstock St. Wendelin
1.7 km
Trefferstadel
1.4 km
Ehemalige Synagoge
1.8 km
Wayside shrine
1.1 km
Cultural heritage D-3-6935-0137 in Dietfurt an der Altmühl
1.8 km
Bildstock
1.7 km
Gaststätte
1.7 km
Pfarrhof
1.8 km
Churchyard portal, gate tower
1.5 km
Ehemaliger Zehentstadel des Schlosses
1.9 km
Churchyard wall
1.5 km
Kapellenbildstock St. Anna
1.9 km
Former barn
1.5 km
Ehemaliges Wohnstallhaus
1.8 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes