Topics
What can you expect on this GeoTour?
Scree sandstone, slab sandstone, loess, historical quarries, rocks and landscape, Romans and stones, thermal water, water shortage and drinking water supply, "geo-life"
GeoTours in the northern Black Forest
In the forest of the old Roman road
Start and finish: Bus stop Busenbach Albtherme
Distance: 5.6 km
Total ascent: 73 m
Route (external navigation)
Waldbronn lies on the first ridges of the northern Black Forest, along the Alb Valley, in the middle of a wonderful hiking and recreation area. The young spa town offers vital relaxation and a wide range of leisure and recreational activities.
With its exploratory tasks and research questions, this GeoTour turns the topic of "rocks and geology" into an exciting outdoor experience. All texts and pictures can be found in this brochure, there are no information boards in the area.
Please note: Walking on forest paths, roadsides, forest areas and boulders is at your own risk!
The Albtherme Waldbronn, the starting point of this tour, is located directly opposite the Busenbach Albtherme bus stop. From the hiking parking lot in Gisela-und-Hans-Ruland-Straße, walk straight on past the SRH Health Center Waldbronn until you see the Albtherme on the left.
Topics
What can you expect on this GeoTour?
Scree sandstone, slab sandstone, loess, historical quarries, rocks and landscape, Romans and stones, thermal water, water shortage and drinking water supply, "geo-life"
Rock/mineral types
What can be discovered on this GeoTour?
Claystone and sandstone of the platy sandstone, scree sandstone with milk quartz pebbles, Baden building sandstone (only buildings), loess and loess loam, spherical sandstone (rare), shell limestone (gravel)
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