Dengelstein, Natural monument and geotope in Durach, Germany
The Dengelstein stands 8 meters tall with a volume of 1,400 cubic meters and weighs 3,700 tons in the Kempter forest near Durach.
During the last ice age, approximately 18,000 years ago, the Iller glacier transported this massive boulder from Rottachberg mountain to its current location.
Local traditions suggest that the site served as a Celtic ceremonial ground where horses were offered as sacrifices, though no archaeological evidence supports this claim.
The boulder requires regular maintenance to remove vegetation growth, with the Protestant Church Foundation of Kempten managing the site's preservation and accessibility.
According to regional folklore, the devil sharpens his scythe on this boulder before impending catastrophic events, giving the stone its name Dengelstein.
Location: Durach
Elevation above the sea: 859 m
Length: 19 m
Width: 14 m
Part of: Cultural heritage D-7-8228-0022 in Durach
GPS coordinates: 47.71030,10.40610
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:34
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