Solnhofen limestone quarries, Bavaria

Where: Bavaria · Europe · approx. 48.89, 11.0 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: Late Jurassic (Tithonian) lithographic limestone

What turns up: Exceptionally preserved Archaeopteryx, ammonites, fish, insects, crinoids, jellyfish

Access: Permission required.

Several working quarries run pay-to-dig visitor areas (e.g. Muehlheim/Eichstaett hobby quarries).

Satellite view, historic-map overlays, tide/flow context and field notes are in the app. Exact research detail is part of Pro.