Pater und Nonne, Rock formation in Iserlohn, Germany.
Two limestone towers rise approximately 60 meters high along the Lenne River, forming distinct vertical shapes against the forest landscape of North Rhine-Westphalia.
The Grürmannshöhle cave at the formation's base contained Ice Age animal bones, which archaeologist Johann Carl Fuhlrott discovered during excavations.
Local folklore names these rocks after a monk and nun who lived together near the Lenne River until lightning transformed them into stone towers.
The natural monument connects to multiple mountain biking trails, with the Weir-Hohenlimburg loop providing direct access to the geological formation.
The towers stand within a Middle Devonian mass limestone band that extends from Hagen to Balve, creating extensive reef formations and karst features.
Location: Iserlohn
GPS coordinates: 51.36440,7.63194
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:30
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