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Stone of the Twelve Apostles

Stone of the Twelve Apostles

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Stone of the Twelve Apostles

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

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Location: Meisenthal, Sarreguemines, Great East, France

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1. Saint Hubert Rock Carvings – Carrefour Pont Neuf loop from Enchenberg

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2. Col de la Melch – Melch Village Rest Area loop from Meisenthal

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3. Stone of the Twelve Apostles – Heidenkirch loop from Waldhambach

39.6km

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April 11, 2024

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The Twelve Apostles Stone (French: Pierre des douze Apôtres; also Breitenstein, Latin: Petra lata) is a prehistoric menhir on the connecting road between Meisenthal, Mouterhouse (both in the Moselle department) and Wingen-sur-Moder (Bas-Rhin department) in the Northern Vosges Nature Park (Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord). Since the Middle Ages it has formed a border marker between Alsace and Lorraine. The monolith, carved from a single block of red sandstone, is about four meters high.

Its history is unclear. It is believed that it is a cult stone from the Celtic ("druidic") period. In 1787 the upper part was designed as a crucifixion group (the crucified Christ with two Marys). A simple relief with the twelve apostles was carved out below.

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Location: Meisenthal, Sarreguemines, Great East, France

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Stone of the Twelve Apostles

1. Saint Hubert Rock Carvings – Carrefour Pont Neuf loop from Enchenberg

2. Col de la Melch – Melch Village Rest Area loop from Meisenthal

3. Stone of the Twelve Apostles – Heidenkirch loop from Waldhambach

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