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Ries UNESCO Global Geopark

DE

Visit the Ries meteorite crater, a rare geological feature with characteristics also found in impact craters on Mars.Take the 7-Hills Way, a circular hiking route linking geological, archaeological, and cultural history sites, with panoramic views and interpretive panels.Explore medieval towns in Bavaria built using meteorite impact rocks, with architecture shaped by the region’s unique geological heritage.

Ries UNESCO Global Geopark in DE
Photo: Tobi Merk · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
CategoryUNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
LocationDE
DatasetUNESCO Global Geoparks
Listed/year2022
Oddness signal90/99
Data completeness95%
SignificanceGLOBAL GEOHERITAGE; 174,880 ha

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