Bohlen, National geological outcrop in Saalfeld, Germany
The Bohlen outcrop stretches 800 meters in length and 100 meters in height along the Saale Valley between Köditz and Obernitz settlements.
Georg Christian Füchsel documented this geological formation in 1761, initiating scientific research that intensified during the 19th century with substantial fossil discoveries.
The site functions as an educational center where geologists and researchers study rock formations spanning from Middle Devonian to Lower Carboniferous periods.
Visitors can access the geological site directly from the B85 federal highway connecting the districts of Köditz and Obernitz near Saalfeld.
The outcrop contains numerous preserved fossils, including Goniatites, Clymenia, and Trilobites, marking their first documented appearance at this location.
Location: Saalfeld
GPS coordinates: 50.63162,11.38298
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:16
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