Dreistromstein, Cultural heritage monument and boundary marker in Thuringian Forest, Germany
The Dreistromstein stands as a three-sided obelisk marking the watershed division between the Weser, Elbe, and Rhine rivers in central Germany.
The monument was established in 1906 with each side of its base constructed from stone representing the respective river systems: granite for Elbe, greywacke for Weser, and quartz for Rhine.
The stone structure serves as a geographical landmark demonstrating the interconnection between natural water systems and territorial boundaries in German cultural landscapes.
Located at coordinates 50.474°N and 11.0398°E, the monument can be accessed through hiking paths including the Rennsteig trail in the Thuringian Forest.
The Dreistromstein remains one of the few monuments in Germany that physically marks the exact point where three major river systems divide their watersheds.
Part of: political border
GPS coordinates: 50.47400,11.03980
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:14
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