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Natural Monuments

Wetzbrunnen Ritterstein No. 243

Natural Monuments

Wetzbrunnen Ritterstein No. 243

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Wetzbrunnen Ritterstein No. 243

Recommended by 140 hikers out of 156

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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Location: Sankt Martin, Südliche Weinstraße, Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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1. View of St. Martin – Sandwiesen Pond loop from Weyher in der Pfalz

16.8km

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520m

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2. Sandwiesenweiher – View of St. Martin loop from Sankt Martin

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3. Felsenmeer in the Palatinate Forest – Felsenmeer Rock Formations loop from Sankt Martin

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460m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

February 8, 2019

The PWV-Ritterstein Wetzbrunnen bears the number 243 and serves as a landmark. The well bears its name because in the past the axes, sickles and scythes needed for the woods and meadows were whetted.

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Ein 🐟 namens Wander

September 19, 2020

The stone is right on the street. "Wetz-" can still be read ... perhaps one of the less troubled knight stones 😌

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Euphemia Anna 🌳

February 1, 2023

CAUTION: This old well is located directly on the L 514 country road (Totenkopf - St. Martin) and is only accessible via this road (approx. 300 m from the parking lot)!

The name stone of this well is also one of the over 300 knight's stones of the Palatinate Forest Association (PWV).

The following information about the well's name: "On the well trough [...] there are grooves [...] that could possibly have been caused by the wear and tear of axes, sickles, or scythes."

Source (quoted verbatim): kuladig.de/Objektansicht/KLD-343235
Since the well is completely covered in moss, these grooves are no longer visible!

Also: The inscription "-brunnen" on the knight's stone is sinking slightly into the ground.

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Location: Sankt Martin, Südliche Weinstraße, Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Wetzbrunnen Ritterstein No. 243

1. View of St. Martin – Sandwiesen Pond loop from Weyher in der Pfalz

2. Sandwiesenweiher – View of St. Martin loop from Sankt Martin

3. Felsenmeer in the Palatinate Forest – Felsenmeer Rock Formations loop from Sankt Martin

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