A geological peculiarity from the old volcanic times can be seen here: the basalt steles that can be seen at this point have been given the name "The Pillars of the Earth".
I don't know whether Ken Follet also knows this place :-)

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JakobusPilger

August 4, 2024

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The blue stones, also called "pillars of the earth", are obviously once again a hiking highlight, see also komoot.com/de-de/highlight/787607

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Walker

February 5, 2024

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The basalt crater, located just a few meters from the magnificent panoramic view above Windeck-Kuchhausen, is considered a natural monument. The volcanic rock, solidified into angular columns, is particularly impressive …

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