Thyrstein

Tyr Stein really divine, riding into the tram-like area around Blankenburg and Halberstadt.

A really great rest and vantage point, the way here is worth it. You will also find the stamp for the booklet "In the shadow of the witches" here.

The Tyrstein is a striking sandstone formation in the south of the Osterholz, a forest area between Derenburg and Blankenburg. It rises 230 meters above sea level and thus around 50 meters above the surrounding Harz foreland. The Tyrstein thus also represents the highest point in the Osterholz.The name of the cliff refers to Tyr, the one-handed Germanic god of war and law. This was also the protector of the thing, the tribal assembly of the ancient Teutons. It is therefore very likely that the Tyrstein was a meeting place for the Germanic natives of this area in pre-Christian times. In any case, the almost vertically sloping rock edge of more than ten meters would have been an impressive location for all kinds of gatherings.The Tyrstein (now also "Thyrstein") was called "Tierstein" for centuries and until around the turn of the millennium. Presumably as early as the Middle Ages, on behalf of the new religion - as in many other places - the true name of the rocky cliffs and their former purpose were veiled here as well.In the past, archaeologists made various finds from prehistoric times in the vicinity of the Tyrstein. A few hundred meters further north there are still various smaller menhirs from the Neolithic era hidden away from the hiking trails in the forest.Nowadays, more or less well signposted hiking trails lead to the Tyrstein from different directions. A few dozen meters from the cliff there is a rest area with seating and a refuge. From the lookout point you have a view of the Regenstein and Blankenburg, unfortunately somewhat impaired by the vegetation.Nevertheless, the Tyrstein is an attractive hiking destination. There are few other places where you will find as much peace and quiet as on the way there. Despite their proximity to the heavily trafficked federal road 81, the sandstone cliffs are far off the usual tourist trails.In the immediate vicinity there are numerous other interesting sandstone formations, such as the "Little Tyrstein" located just a little more than a hundred meters further to the west.

Beautiful hiking path there. Look to the rainstones.

So nice there. And you can also get a stamp from "In the shadow of witches" and look as far as Derenburg and Blankenburg.

You have a good view from up here. And there is also a good place for a break.

Wonderful mystical place that invites you to linger.

The Tyrstein is dedicated to the old god of war Try and is located near the Osterholz. The Tyrstein is assigned to the zodiac sign Capricorn. Nice vantage point with a bench to linger and the stamp box,, In the shadow of the witches "👌

The Tyr stone, probably dedicated to the ancient god of war Tyr, is located near the Easter wood. Here you will find the stamp box "In the shadow of the witches"

The author Walter Diesing speculated in his book "Heaven on Earth". The fantasy author Kathrin R. Hotowetz took up this idea in her novels "In the Shadow of the Witches" and dedicates her latest volume "The Sunken Sanctuary" to the magical sites and "places of power" in the Harz foothills. The author emphasizes that this is not just speculation. Archaeological investigations would certainly have revealed evidence of such places of worship in the pre-Harz region🧙‍♀️