REVIEWED LOCATION

Fossiliensteinbruch Blumenberg Rockhounding Status & Field Guide

Established public fossil quarry above Eichstätt where hobby collectors split limestone for Jurassic fossils. Current Naturpark records document active 2026 finds including fish and ammonites.

Ready statusVery high evidenceexact map precisionCurrent review cycle freshness

What is here

Solnhofen limestone fossil beds

Materials / interest: Fossils, Ammonites, Belemnites, Bivalves, Fish Fossils, Insect Fossils, Plant Fossils

Collecting and access

Public fossil search in the designated Blumenberg visitor quarry

Use the signed visitor quarry and current kiosk/site rules. Navigation is to the public collecting site, not surrounding active quarry areas.

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 floor and split limestone are uneven/sharp; use eye protection with hammer and chisel and suitable footwear.

Seasonal / timing conditions

2026 listed season: 31 March–9 November, generally Tuesday–Sunday/holidays; weather can affect access

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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