Roman History, Nature, and Hiking in Germany
- April 16, 2005
- Rated 5 of 5 by
tm8nelson from APO AE, New York
This place is worth the visit if you enjoy nature, hiking, and history. The Romans first used it as a granite quarry, and signs of the masons can still be seen today. Granite from that quarry has been traced to other Roman settlements, such as Trier and Mainz. Two remnants leftover from that time are Altarstein, an unfinished altar, and Riesensaule, a large pillar. Kids love to hop from boulder to boulder without touching the ground. For others who want to take it easy, paths go alongside and through the area. The hill is rather steep, and the trip is physically assertive. At the bottom and in the middle are two stands where food, drink, maps, and souvenirs are available. My wife and I spent 3 hours there, because we sat on the boulders and relaxed.
From journal Felsenmeer - Sea of Granite, Lots of Fun in Germany