Swabian Alb
The Swabian Alb is a fascinating karst landscape and a phenomenal window into the past. Around 200 million years of Earth's history can be discovered across more than 6,200 square kilometres. Rock and human history are inextricably linked here.
Caves
The Swabian Alb has more than 2,800 caves. Each cave tells its own story and teaches us humility in the face of
the wonders of the Earth. Humanity is currently in the process of exploring the secrets of this legendary
underworld.
Karst springs
The path of water has shaped the Alb – from the tropical sea of the Jurassic period to the present day. To this
day, the water continues to create bright blue spring pools, fascinating waterfalls, caves and other natural
phenomena.
Fossils
Anyone who touches a 200-million-year-old fossilised animal for the first time feels awe for this messenger from
prehistoric times. This is probably the source of the fascination with fossils, which are so typical of the
Swabian Alb. The best known is the ammonite, which is also featured in the geopark logo.
