Horkenstein, Ancient rock formation in Hattingen, Germany
The Horkenstein is a sandstone boulder measuring four meters in length, one meter in width, and one and a half meters in height, weighing approximately 20 tons.
The first written record of the Horkenstein dates between 1711 and 1721, and in 1876 the owner Heinrich Eggemann donated it to the Hattingen district administrator.
The name Horkenstein may derive from Old Norse 'Högr' meaning sanctuary or from Anglo-Saxon 'Eorcanstan' translating to sacred stone.
The stone is located at the intersection of Martin-Luther-Strasse and August-Bebel-Strasse near the bus station at the edge of Hattingen's old town.
Local folklore tells that the devil brought the stone from the Orient to strike Saint Liudger but dropped it when a missionary confronted him with a cross.
Location: Hattingen
GPS coordinates: 51.39801,7.17972
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:40
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