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Hippelsteinchen

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  • Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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    April 28, 2021

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    From a geological point of view, the "Hippelsteinchen" is a dolomite and mushroom rock. Several blocks of dolomite are stacked on top of each other so that the rock formation resembles a mushroom, about 5 meters high and just as wide. It cannot be ruled out that the stone has served as a boundary stone since ancient times, probably even as a signpost and place of worship.
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    February 4, 2023

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    According to the information board, the Hippelsteinchen is supposed to be very fidgety, but it's never been observed doing so. In any case, it's a very interesting rock formation! The name is quite funny for such a heavy rock 😄

    According to a legend, there is an eyewitness to the hippelige Steinchen, according to which the dolomite rock rotates three times on its own axis as soon as it hears the prayer bell at midday: eifelbildverlag.de/vulkaneifel_hippelsteinchen
    Unfortunately, we weren't there until the afternoon... 😅
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    March 26, 2025

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    A beautiful legend about the hippelige Hippelsteinchen can be found at eifelbildverlag.de/vulkaneifel_hippelsteinchen
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    Hippelsteinchen – Historic Watermill Birgel loop from Lissendorf

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 470 m

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    Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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