Sieben-Trappen-Steine, Medieval cross stones in Benthe, Ronnenberg, Germany.

Sieben-Trappen-Steine is a group of eight cross stones in Benthe, Ronnenberg, each carved with a cross on both front and back. They measure between 0.98 and 1.21 metres in height and 56 to 68 centimetres in width. Their different workmanship and stone material indicate they originally stood at separate locations before being brought together.

These stones first appeared in written records in 1474, mentioned as 'bey den syven crucen' in historical documents. They form part of the medieval legal landscape of Lower Saxony and document court practices from that era.

These markers stood as places of judgment where local courts held their proceedings and demanded honesty from the accused. The site bore witness to verdicts and symbolized the authority of law in medieval times.

The stones sit beside the Nenndorf road and are accessible by public transportation or car from the Hanover area. The location is easy to reach and offers a look at a preserved piece of legal history.

The eighth stone is said to come from the Benther salt dome, unlike the seven original stones, which were brought from unknown locations. The stones' different workmanship and stone material indicate they once stood at separate sites before being gathered at the pits.