Discover the secret of the Geopark Eiszeitland in the Barnim!

Discover the secret of the Geopark Eiszeitland in the Barnim!

In the heart of Brandenburg there is an insider tip that not only enthusiastic about nature and history friends: the geopark ice age country on the Oderrand. This unique landscape, which was shaped by the last ice age, extends between the picturesque places of Angermünde, Joachimsthal and Chorin and attracts between 3,500 and 4,000 visitors every year, especially school classes and after -school care groups. According to Moz.de special geological characteristics.

The visitor center in Groß Ziethen invites you to experience the fascinating history of this area up close with the exhibition "Experience Ice Age". Interactive elements and models offer insights into the complex landscape forms that are part of the glacial series. Among other things, this includes basic moraines, end moraines, Sander and primeval power valleys, all of which were influenced directly by the inland ice body. In Geopark Eiszeitland you can admire the model of the glacial series in the visitor and information center Historical steam mill and much more about the geological special features of the region learn.

diverse experiences and nature tours

The geopark offers a variety of hiking trails and educational paths that make the untouched nature of the region accessible. The beech forests in Groß Ziethen, which have been under protection since 2011, are particularly remarkable, which offer an ideal backdrop for guided hikes. Experts lead visitors through the geomorphological hikes, with moraine, sander and boulders focus on. A concept that has connected education over the Stone Age and Ice Age since 2013 is borne by the environmental education work of the geopark, which is an exciting experience, especially for children and adolescents.

In these forests and on the hiking paths of the geopark, numerous treasures await to be discovered. So you can experience the entire range of rocks and landscape forms that the northern Barnim has to offer. The geological diversity ranges from osern to camera to lakes and boulders - everything testifies 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 forest and forestry as well as natural research. In addition, over 25 information points in 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 cultural path that cover the entire spectrum of this unique landscape.

For everyone who is interested in geology and the fascinating history of the last ice age, the Geopark Eiszeitland on Oderrand is a place where experience and learning go hand in hand. If you want to find out more, you have the opportunity to visit the geopark's Website or to contact:

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

The Geopark invites all nature lovers to go through time on a journey through time and to experience the impressive testimonies of the last ice age.