REVIEWED LOCATION

Fossilien-Besuchersteinbruch Mühlheim Rockhounding Status & Field Guide

Official Bavarian geotope 176A040 and public visitor quarry on the Schaudiberg. The Mörnsheim Formation is worked layer by layer and has produced scientifically important fossils; visitors can search for fossils for an admission fee.

Ready statusVery high evidenceexact map precisionCurrent review cycle freshness
Important: Nearby active quarry areas are not open collecting ground; commercial quarry visits require guided access.

What is here

Mörnsheim Formation limestone fossil beds

Materials / interest: Fossils, Ammonites, Crustacean Fossils, Fish Fossils

Collecting and access

Fossil searching inside the designated Mühlheim visitor quarry

The municipality distinguishes the visitor quarry from active commercial quarry visits. Stay within the designated visitor area and follow operator rules.

Detailed status
managed
Permission
Not flagged
Permit
Not flagged
Fee
Required
Guide
Not flagged
Booking
Not flagged
Surface collecting
yes
Hammering
yes
Digging
yes

Safety

Quarry conditions include loose limestone and rockfall hazards. Use suitable protective equipment and do not enter active commercial workings.

Seasonal / timing conditions

Bavarian geotope information states April–October visitor opening; verify current daily status before travel

Review status

Access reviewed: 2026-09-09 · Sources reviewed: 2026-09-09 · Next scheduled review: 2026-12-08.

Recheck access, closures, permissions and current source instructions before field travel.

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