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Nördlinger Ries Meteorite Crater (Geopark Ries)

Natural Monuments

Nördlinger Ries Meteorite Crater (Geopark Ries)

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Nördlinger Ries Meteorite Crater (Geopark Ries)

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Location: Wallerstein, Danube-Ries, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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September 23, 2025

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The UNESCO Global Geopark Ries bears witness to a momentous event: 15 million years ago, an asteroid hit Earth here, creating a massive crater. The impressive traces of this cosmic catastrophe can be found throughout the region. On educational trails and at viewpoints, during guided tours, and at the Geopark information centers and information points, there is much to discover about the formation, geology, and history of the Ries crater. The UNESCO Global Geopark Ries has developed numerous programs specifically for schools.

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Elevation 480 m

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Location: Wallerstein, Danube-Ries, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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