- Parking available
- Free admission
Giershagen Geological Garden
Nature Reserve/Natural Landmark | Nature Sign/Information Center | Archaeological Site
Every rock formation in the Giershagen Geological Garden enhances the landscape with its unique colors, while informative plaques provide insights into geology. The clear arrangement of the rock types creates a visual symphony that fascinates visitors and invites them to linger.
Address
Giershagen Geological Garden
Unnamed Road
34431 Marsberg
Telephone: +49 2992 / 3388
Properties:
The map of the Giershagen district serves as the blueprint for the Geological Garden. The various rock formations are represented in different colors according to their geographic location. The rock specimens are then mounted at the exact locations where they were found. Plates display the name of each rock type, while information boards provide everything worth knowing about Giershagen’s geology, illustrated with diagrams.
The Geological Garden can be reached via the hiking parking lot at the Grube Reinhard recreational area (Meilerplatz). Those arriving by car can follow the sign toward the Bionik-Pfad. Cyclists can reach the Geological Garden via the Diemelradweg.
Directions
Bus route from Marsberg train station: 497 to Giershagen; from there, hike to Meilerplatz The Marsberg train station is centrally located in the city center. In addition, there are about 1,000 free parking spaces available within a 500-meter radius of the Marsberg city center, including the Park & Ride lot on the street “An den Gleisen.” You can get to Marsberg… … by car: • A44 Dortmund–Kassel (Marsberg interchange, Lichtenau interchange) • B7 Chemnitz–Düsseldorf (direct connection) • A33 Paderborn–Osnabrück (about 30 minutes) • B252 Blomberg-Marburg (about 20 minutes) • A7 Kassel-Hanover (about 60 minutes) … by train (hourly service): • Dortmund-Sauerland-Express (Warburg-Dortmund) • Three stops in Marsberg: Bredelar, (Nieder-)Marsberg, Westheim • Direct connection to the IC/ICE stations in Warburg and Dortmund
