Druidenstein

The Druidenstein, located between Bollendorf and Ferschweiler near the Diesburger Hof, is a remarkable sandstone block that can be found on the Ferschweiler plateau. These so-called menhirs, also known as "long stones", were mainly erected in the Neolithic period (approx. 5500-1800 BC) and may have served cultic purposes. Whether the Druidenstein actually dates from this era, however, remains unconfirmed. The monolith measures 2.25 meters in height, 1.60 meters in width and is 30 to 50 centimeters thick. The name "Druidenstein" probably originated in the 19th century during the romantic worship of the Celts, although there is no direct connection to the Celts. The alternative name "Eckstein" indicates that the stone served as a landmark visible from afar in the past and still marks a field boundary today. A hike across the Ferschweiler Plateau offers the opportunity to explore other menhirs such as the Langenstein, the Fraubillenkreuz and the Nusbaumer Menhirs.