Muskauer Faltenbogen is one of 169 areas of the world that have been granted the status of UNESCO Global Geopark. This title was awarded in 2015 to recongnise its to exceptional geological sites and landscapes of international importance. Muskauer Faltenbogen represents a younger period of the Earth‘s history in the worldwide geopark network,
especially the Ice Age and the extraordinary history of mining and industry, which shaped this German-Polish territory into a unique cultural landscape.
All geolocalities in the Muskauer Faltenbogen park
Kromlauer Park
The Kromlauer Rhododendronpark: a precious 19th century cultural monument and landscape park
Elefant’s back und observation tower
What’s really behind the name “Elefantenrücken” (Elephant’s back)?
UNESCO World Heritage Site Muskauer Park / Park Mużakowski
Muskauer Park. Where art becomes nature.
Glacial erratic in the market square of Weißwasser
Large glacial erratic in the town centre
Lausitzer Findlingspark Nochten
The Findlingspark – a particulary surprising example of recultivation
Cobbles (Czaple)
Building material from the ice age: fieldstones that have been used since the 12th century.