This approximately three meter high sacrificial stone, which has a kind of bowl on top, is located between Groß Gerungs and Thail. It is unclear whether this was caused by humans or by natural weathering. The use of rock as a sacrificial stone is only a legend and has not been proven.

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TschieTie (G.T.)

August 21, 2025

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You have to see what there is to see here at Gross Gerungs. You can climb up with a ladder and take a closer look, and there are also information boards.

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TschieTie (G.T.)

August 21, 2025

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There are really a lot of interesting stones in the area, like this one!

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Elevation 700 m

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Friday 13 March

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Location: Groß Gerungs, Zwettl, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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