Geotope of the Year: Proposals still possible until 1 March

For 2023, proposals for the Geotope of the Year can still be submitted until 1 March to the Geopark project office, which is looking forward to a lively participation.

15 February 2023

Based on suggestions from geologically interested laypeople who wander through the GrenzWelten National Geopark with open eyes, an expert jury has been selecting a "Geotope of the Year" every year since 2017. For 2023, proposals can be submitted until 1 March to the Geopark project office, which would be pleased about a lively participation.

Earth-historical formations of inanimate nature that provide insights into the development of the earth and life - this is the definition of geotopes. Examples are outcrops of rocks or soils as well as special natural creations such as karst caves or rock formations. Geotopes also have a special geological significance, are rather rare or admirably beautiful, in other words worthy of preservation as a geotope. They are just as valuable for science and research as they are for teaching nature and local history.

Individuals, citizens' groups or associations wishing to submit a proposal for the Geotope of the Year 2023 must include a short description of the formation and justify why this particular geotope should be awarded the prize, i.e. what makes it stand out from others. Proposals are accepted by the GrenzWelten Geopark at Auf Lülingskreuz 60, 34497 Korbach, by telephone on 05631 954-512 or by e-mail at geopark@lkwafkb.de. Further information about the Geotope of the Year 2023 is also available there. Further information on the Geotope of the Year or the Geopark in general is also available there.


Geotopes of the Year in the Border Worlds National Geopark

  • 2017: Devonian limestone of the "Schmidt" quarry and armoured fish site in Bad Wildungen-Braunau
  • 2018: Dohlenfelsen" natural monument near Frankenberg (Eder)
  • 2019: "Hollenkammer" near Volkmarsen-Lütersheim
  • 2020: Ederstede (Klingelstede) near Burgwald-Birkenbringhausen
  • 2021: Riesenstein near Naumburg-Heimarshausen
  • 2022: "Weiße Kuhle" between Obermarsberg and Erlinghausen in the Hochsauerlandkreis and Wichtellöcher near Wabern-Uttershausen


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Geopark GrenzWelten Environmental and Climate Protection Service