Ara Bacchi, Ancient rock formation near Rhine River in Bacharach and Lorch, Germany.
Located at coordinates 50.06279 latitude and 7.7737 longitude, Ara Bacchi consists of natural stone formations along the Rhine riverbank between two towns.
The rock formation was removed in 1850 during Rhine River regulation works, with 39 cubic meters of stone extracted through controlled demolition operations.
Named after Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, this rock served as an indicator for wine harvests when visible during low water levels.
The remains of Ara Bacchi can be explored while visiting the medieval towns of Bacharach and Lorch, both accessible by regional trains.
A Merian engraving from 1645 depicts the rock formation, referred to as Elterstein, in the right foreground of Bacharach's cityscape.
Location: Bacharach
Location: Lorch
GPS coordinates: 50.06279,7.77370
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:31
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