DGGM Annual Conference 2026 Field Trips and Workshops
As part of the annual conference of the German Society for Geomorphology, a full-day autumn excursion around Heidelberg and a half-day workshop on geophysical prospecting methods for ECR will be offered on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
A. Autumn excursion to Heidelberg
The excursion covers the geomorphological development of the lower Neckar region between the crystalline Odenwald and the Upper Rhine Graben. Thematic focal points include the relief and valley history, the integration into the Variscan basement structure, as well as Quaternary cover sediments and loess deposits.
Stops include the moat at Heidelberg Castle, a loess outcrop at Haarlass, and several vantage points overlooking the Neckar Valley and the morphological structure of the Upper Rhine Graben.
Organizational details
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m.–approx. 4:00 p.m. (including lunch break in the old town)
- Meeting point: Old Bridge, bridge monkey (old town side)
- Route length: approx. 10–12 km (on foot)
- Number of participants: max. 50 people
- Cost: none
It is possible to leave the excursion early.
B. Workshop: Geophysical Prospecting Methods
The workshop is aimed at early career researchers (ECR) (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students) and provides a practical overview of selected geophysical methods for near-surface subsurface exploration. Topics covered include electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and geomagnetic measurement methods. Further details will follow in the run-up to the conference.
Organizational details
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: morning (exact time to follow)
- Location: north of Heidelberg (exact location to follow)
- Number of participants: max. 20 people
- Target group: ECR (BSc, MSc, PhD)
- Cost: €10
Registration
Places for the excursion and workshop will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The registration deadline is June 30, 2026 (corresponding to the end of regular conference registration).