In the middle of the forest you suddenly come across the Altenstein. With its height of up to 5m, it does not fall short. In the past people's festivals were held at the Wehener population and served as a quarry for the construction of the Aarstraße.

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June 1, 2020

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Altenstein natural monument near Taunusstein Iron hand

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February 4, 2023

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The Altenstein rock formation (natural monument) is located on the Altenstein mountain, on a "Rehbock" circular route.

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1. Altenstein – Villa in the Valley loop from Klarenthal

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2. Nerobergbahn Funicular – Monopteros on the Neroberg loop from Wiesbaden

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3. View of Hohe Wurzel – Eiserne Hand station loop from Taunusstein

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Elevation 490 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Location: Taunusstein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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Altenstein

1. Altenstein – Villa in the Valley loop from Klarenthal

2. Nerobergbahn Funicular – Monopteros on the Neroberg loop from Wiesbaden

3. View of Hohe Wurzel – Eiserne Hand station loop from Taunusstein

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