he Hausener Wall is the 42nd geopoint in the UNESCO Swabian Alb Geopark
he Hausener Wall is the 42nd geopoint in the UNESCO Swabian Alb Geopark
A window into Earth's history: The striking rock face in the Göppingen district is the 42nd Geopoint of the UNESCO Swabian Alb Global Geopark. A new bilingual information sign brings its geological features to life right on site.
On November 6, 2026, the Hausener Wand was officially designated as the 42nd Geopoint in the network of the UNESCO Global Geopark Swabian Alb. Rising about 250 meters above the Fil Valley, the striking white cliffs offer a unique glimpse into the internal structure of the Swabian Alb. Their history dates back to the Jurassic Sea more than 150 million years ago, when sponge reefs and massive limestone deposits formed here. About 13,000 years ago, a massive landslide also shaped the cliff’s current appearance.
Discover Earth's History—Right Along the Bike Path
A new bilingual information sign along the bike path below the Hausener Wand explains the history of the geotope’s formation. Another small sign at the lookout point on the summit will provide additional information in the future.
“The Hausener Wand is a true window into Earth’s history. Geosites like this help us understand how our landscape as we know it today came to be,” emphasized Iris Bohnacker, executive director of the UNESCO Global Geopark Schwäbische Alb, at the dedication ceremony. District Administrator Markus Möller and Mayor Matthias Heim also praised the designation and its significance for the region. During the event, the Geopoint certificate was presented to Mayor Matthias Heim.
Third Geopoint in the Göppingen District
With the Hausener Wand, there are now three geopoints in the Göppingen district. In addition to the new geopoint, these include the volcanic vent in Aichelberg and the tufa terrace in Unterdrackenstein. They bring the district’s geological diversity to life and invite visitors to discover the landscape from a new perspective.
