ABSTRACT
This paper considers possible correlations between the “classical” morphological terms applied to the Quaternary stratigraphy of the Alpine Foreland an other stratigraphic systems: magneto-stratigraphy, pedostratigraphy, palynostratigraphy.
The Günz morphostratigraphic unit, which is also defined lithologically, was shown to be reversely magnetized in the Heiligenberg/Höchsten area, thus belonging to the Matuyama epoch. It is also situated beneath five fossil soils, thus giving a minimum pedostratigraphic age.
In the Zeil area, peat and mud deposits were found beneath Mindel till near Unterpfauzenwald and contain an interglacial pollen sequence of pre-Holsteinian age.
It is concluded that the older classical terms of Alpine Foreland stratigraphy refer to quite early phases of the Quaternary. However, no precise chronostratigraphic definition can yet be given for the pre-Würm morphostratigraphic units.
