Heinrichstein

Heinrichstein is a rock formation near Saalburg-Ebersdorf that rises approximately 100 meters above the water level of the Bleiloch Reservoir, reaching an elevation of about 515 meters. The rocks sit on a curve of the Saale River and offer far-reaching views across the reservoir and surrounding landscape.

The first written record of this rock formation appears in an Ebersdorf manuscript dating to 1740, documenting religious gatherings at the site. The location was significant as a meeting place for the local community at that time.

Religious gatherings took place here in the 18th century, where people from the local community shared meals and celebrated together. The rock offered a natural gathering space for these communal events.

The site is accessible via hiking trails, for instance from Schönbrunn along the Green Donkey path or from Ebersdorf town center via Pohlig House. The walk requires moderate fitness and offers good views along the way.

The rock sits on a river curve that naturally protects the formation from erosion and has kept it stable over many centuries. This specific location on the Saale bend made the site suitable for gatherings and use by locals.