Schilfsandstein in SW-Germany – Maulbronn Sandstone (Maulbronner Sandstein)

The Maulbronn Sandstone, a durable Triassic sandstone from Southwest Germany, stands out for its widespread use as a building material in historical structures, including the UNESCO-listed Maulbronn Monastery Complex. This study highlights its two main varieties—yellow-brownish and brown-reddish flamed—and its significance in local architecture, with quarries historically located near Maulbronn. The research emphasizes the sandstone's durability, evident in numerous preserved buildings, and its regional variations under different names like Weil or Pfaffenhofen. By analyzing geological and historical data, the study underscores the stone's role in shaping Southwest Germany's cuesta landscape and cultural heritage.

Ehling, A., & Werner, W. (2021). Schilfsandstein in SW-Germany – Maulbronn Sandstone (Maulbronner Sandstein). Natural Stone and World Heritage, 73–77. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780367823061-16