Abstract
Slope deposits, which veil entire slopes or large parts of them in a rather uniform manner (cover beds), are ubiquitous in the subdued mountains of Central Europe. Here we provide an overview of the current state of knowledge about these deposits. The Central European cover beds are divided into (1) the upper layer, which is ubiquitous and has a relatively constant thickness; (2) the intermediate layer, whose distribution is mainly restricted to flat relief, slope depressions, and leeward slopes; and (3) the basal layer, which is again quite widespread. Both the upper and intermediate layers contain intermixed loess, whereas the basal layer is loess free and typically has a high bulk density. Apart from the loess content, the composition of the layers differs, reflecting the different proportions of fractured and chemically weathered rock that have been added from upslope. This results in a remarkable diversity depending on the bedrock and thus causes remarkable regional differences.
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