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Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

Witches' Stone (Ritterstein No. 268)

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

Witches' Stone (Ritterstein No. 268)

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Witches' Stone (Ritterstein No. 268)

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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Location: Wachenheim an der Weinstraße, Landkreis Bad Dürkheim, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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1. Bräuninger Rock – White Stone loop from Guck ins Land

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2. Path to Flaggenturm – Flaggenturm Bad Dürkheim loop from Bad Dürkheim Bahnhof (RHB)

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3. Sunny Ridge Trail – Bräuninger Rock loop from Wachenheim (Pfalz)

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Ralf

January 14, 2017

The witch stone was set up by the Palatine Forest Association Wachenheim at Hexenplatz. On top of the hill was a burial mound, probably with a grave mensir.

The place was considered pagan, since there was an unknown grave. So one told oneself that there would be ghosts around and witches would do their mischief.🕀

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

May 13, 2021

The Hexenstein is at the top of Hexenplatz. The stone was set up by PWV Wachenheim and included in the Ritterstein network. He wears the number 268.
On the ridge was a tumulus on which stood a grave menhir, which has now been converted into a witch stone.

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Manfred 🌳🥾

April 15, 2018

A landmark for hikers. The stone was set up by the Pfälzerwald Verein Wachenheim am Hexenplatz. On the ridge was a burial mound, a large burial mound, on which probably stood a "steep" a tomb coronation stone or grave menhir, which has now been converted into a witchstone.
Because there was an unknown grave there, the place was considered pagan, and it was mysteriously told that spirits deal there and witches do their nonsense. The belief in witchcraft was rooted for a very long time and deep in the folk soul. Their magic power is revealed by the witches in the night of May 1, the Walpurgis Night. So they ride on brooms and goats to the great witches 'Sabbath, which is held on the Witches' Square. There they also hold their solemn meetings with the devil and dance on the witch ball.

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Location: Wachenheim an der Weinstraße, Landkreis Bad Dürkheim, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Witches' Stone (Ritterstein No. 268)

1. Bräuninger Rock – White Stone loop from Guck ins Land

2. Path to Flaggenturm – Flaggenturm Bad Dürkheim loop from Bad Dürkheim Bahnhof (RHB)

3. Sunny Ridge Trail – Bräuninger Rock loop from Wachenheim (Pfalz)

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