Klieversberg, Wolfsburg

In the middle of Wolfsburg's urban area, the Geo-path on the Klieversberg runs through Jurassic rocks. Limestone, claystone, sandstone and marl from the Lias, Dogger and Malm periods are exposed in trenches, quarries and natural rock formations. Starting from the theatre, the path leads through a light calcareous beech forest to the animal enclosure, which is located in a former quarry.

The geological trail at Klieversberg was originally set up by the VFMG on a voluntary basis to mark the 50th anniversary of the city of Wolfsburg, and the geological points were marked by ten erratic boulders bearing an ammonite symbol. In 2011, the trail was revised for the Geopark and supplemented with information on living nature, the animal enclosures, and the planetarium.

Following the animal enclosure, the geological trail leads past several newly created soil profiles and the sandstone cliffs of the Hohenstein. The limestone frequently contains fossilised remnants of the former inhabitants of the Jurassic sea (snails, mussels, ammonites), which covered the entire region approximately 200 to 140 million years ago.

Besides Earth's history, an old orchard meadow, pasturage oaks, and a giant larch can also be explored along the path. From the memorial on the Klieversberg, a unique view of Wolfsburg and the Allertal unfolds. Additionally, at the end of the circular route, a visit to the Wolfsburg Planetarium is recommended.

The entire circular route takes approximately 2-3 hours, but several shortcuts are also possible. In particular, the paths within the wooded area near the theatre are not suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs, as the routes are partly steep. The other sections of the path are well-maintained. For example, the car park at the civic theatre is a suitable starting point.

Parking/Theatre
2. Along the trim path
3. Former quarry in the animal enclosure
4. High ring embankment south of the viaduct
5. Stadtwaldstraße/Hochring
6. Klieversberg
Hohenstein
8. Goethe School
9. Rear of the „CongressPark“
10. Theatre