Results of pollen analysis on the Pleistocene stratigraphy and the Pliocene-Pleistocene boundary in Schleswig-Holstein

Based on an overview of the current state of pollen analysis in Schleswig-Holstein the results and problems of Pleistocene stratigraphy are discussed. Late Pleistocene: new investigations regarding the Eemian, in combination with earlier investigations, allow an overview of past developments of vegetation and ecology. Investigations on deposits of the Early Weichselian question if the occurrence of the Roedebaek Interstadial can be confirmed in Schleswig-Holstein. Based on the profile "Keller I" and on additional investigations, the course of the development of the Early Weichselian is discussed. The stratigraphy of the Late Weichselian is exemplified on cover sands from Lieth. Middle Pleistocene: new investigations on marine sediments of the Holsteinian Warm Phase are available from Fahrenhorst. The regression of the Holsteinian Sea occurred surprisingly early. A younger cold stage was termed Mehlbeck Cold Stage, a younger warm stage Wacken Warm Stage. Together with the Holsteinian Warm Phase, these can be combined as the Muldsberg Series that is palynological characteristic. Early Pleistocene: the earliest Pleistocene ("Lieth Series") comprises at least five cold and warm periods.