Discover the secret of the Eiszeitland Geopark in Barnim!

Discover the secret of the Eiszeitland Geopark in Barnim!

In the heart of Brandenburg there is an insider tip that not only inspires nature and history lovers: the Eiszeitland Geopark on the edge of the Oder. This unique landscape, which was formed by the last ice age, stretches between the picturesque towns of Angermünde, Joachimsthal and Chorin and attracts between 3,500 and 4,000 visitors every year, mainly school classes and after-school groups. Loud Moz.de The Geopark is considered a permanent institution in Barnim, which impresses with its special geological features.

The visitor center in Groß Ziethen invites you to experience the fascinating history of this area up close with the exhibition “Ice Age Experience”. Interactive elements and models provide insights into the complex landforms that are part of the glacial series. This includes, among other things, ground moraines, terminal moraines, sands and glacial valleys, all of which were directly influenced by the inland ice body. In the Ice Age Land Geopark You can marvel at the model of the Glacial Series in the Historic Steam Mill visitor and information center and learn a lot more about the geological features of the region.

Diverse experiences and nature tours

The Geopark offers a variety of hiking trails and educational trails that make the region's untouched nature accessible. Particularly noteworthy are the beech forests in Groß Ziethen, which have been protected since 2011 and offer an ideal backdrop for guided hikes. Experts guide visitors through the geomorphological hikes, with the focus on moraines, sanders and boulders. A concept that has combined education about the Stone Age and the Ice Age since 2013 is supported by the Geopark's environmental education work, which is an exciting experience, especially for children and young people.

There are numerous treasures waiting to be discovered in these forests and on the hiking trails of the Geopark. This means you can experience the entire range of rocks and landforms that northern Barnim has to offer. The geological diversity ranges from Osern to Kames to lakes and boulders - everything bears witness to the formative power of the Ice Age.

Other attractions in the Geopark

At the same time, the Geopark is also a hotspot for research and science. The area is used as a research landscape for forestry and forestry as well as nature research. In addition, over 25 information points in the Geopark offer comprehensive material and information on the respective topics. The Geopark highlights also include exciting thematic routes such as the Märkische Eiszeitstraße or the art and culture trail, which cover the entire spectrum of this unique landscape.

For anyone interested in geology and the fascinating history of the last Ice Age, the Eiszeitland Geopark on the edge of the Oder is a place where experiencing and learning go hand in hand. If you would like to find out more, you can visit the Geopark website or contact us directly:

Address: Joachimsplatz 1-3, 16247 Joachimsthal, Germany
Tel.: +49 33361 64638
E-mail: projektbuero@geopark-eiszeitland.de
Website: www.geopark-eiszeitland.de

The Geopark invites all nature enthusiasts to embark on a journey through time and experience the impressive evidence of the last ice age up close.