The Weißjura Formation is a Limestone geologic formation located in the Swabian Jura (Swabian Alps) range, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Weißjura Formation
Stratigraphic range: Jurassic
TypeGeologic formation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
RegionSwabian Jura,
Baden-Württemberg
CountryGermany

Wimsener Höhle is a Karst cave in the formation. The Zwiefalter Aach river flows out through the water cave.

It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period.

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  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.