Dreistromstein

Dreistromstein is a three-sided stone monument shaped like an obelisk standing in the Thuringian Forest that marks where three major rivers divide their water flows. Each side of the structure represents one of the river systems, allowing visitors to see the exact point where water begins flowing in different directions.

The monument was built in the early 1900s to mark an important geographic location where water systems diverge. The creators used different types of stone for each side to reflect the character of each river region.

The stone marks a place where people recognize the importance of natural divisions, using a physical monument to show where water flows in different directions. Hikers who pass by understand immediately that they stand at a crossing point between regions.

The best way to reach this stone is on foot using marked hiking trails that wind through the forest and eventually lead to the ridge top. The location is open and easily visible from multiple angles, making it simple to view the monument from different perspectives.

Most visitors overlook that the stone is made from three different materials, each sourced from the different river regions it represents. This careful craftsmanship reveals how much thought went into making this location visually meaningful.