REVIEWED LOCATION

FossilienGrube Twistringen Rockhounding Status & Field Guide

Free public Miocene fossil pit in Twistringen where visitors can search clay for gastropods, bivalves, shark teeth and other marine fossils.

Ready statusVery high evidenceentrance map precisionCurrent review cycle freshness
Important: Opening is weather-dependent; wet clay conditions can make the pit unsuitable or unsafe.

What is here

Middle Miocene marine clay exposure

Materials / interest: Fossils, Bivalves, Gastropod Fossils, Shark Teeth

Collecting and access

Designated public fossil-search area in former clay pit No. 2

Follow the marked route to the Sammelstelle and stay out of the protected/no-entry zone. Tools and buckets are available at the shelter according to current site information.

Detailed status
verified
Permission
Not flagged
Permit
Not flagged
Fee
Not flagged
Guide
Not flagged
Booking
Not flagged
Surface collecting
yes
Hammering
conditional
Digging
conditional

Safety

Wet clay can be very slippery and has a sinking/sticking hazard. Wear rubber boots or sturdy footwear and keep away from water and fenced areas.

Seasonal / timing conditions

April through end of October, daily 08:00–18:00, weather dependent according to the current 2026 site.

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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