Katzensteine, Natural monument near Mechernich, Germany.
The Katzensteine formation consists of red sandstone rocks reaching heights of 15 meters with steep walls facing south, east, and west.
Archaeological excavations in 1970 and 1971 revealed Stone Age artifacts indicating hunter-gatherer settlements and a Roman quarry from the first century CE.
The site contains remnants of a small temple dedicated to goddess Diana, constructed using sandstone blocks extracted from the adjacent Roman quarry.
Two hiking trails lead to Katzensteine: a 2.85-kilometer easy loop from Katzvey and a 14.3-kilometer intermediate path from Kommern-Süd.
The formation's distinct red coloration derives from finely distributed hematite particles within the sandstone structure.
Location: Mechernich
GPS coordinates: 50.60308,6.68731
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:21
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