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Audio Story: Dreiherrnstein
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With the audio story, nature becomes a "movie theater in your head"!
Armed with a smartphone and the audio story, your hike becomes a special experience—you can really immerse yourself in nature and cultural history.
Armed with a smartphone and the audio story, your hike becomes a special experience—you can really immerse yourself in nature and cultural history.
Address
Audio Story: Dreiherrnstein
57399 Kirchhundem
Telephone: +49 2723 / 608800
Properties:
Several domains once converged at the Dreiherrnstein. The distinctive, triangular boundary stone on the Wildborn still serves as a reminder of this historic intersection today. Each side of the stone bears its own symbol, reflecting the former balance of power.
With the reorganization at the beginning of the 19th century, the old state borders lost their political significance and were absorbed into newly created administrative units. Former territorial boundaries became county borders within the province of Westfalen. Today, the site merely marks the transition between the counties of Olpe and Siegen-Wittgenstein.
For many generations, however, the region was fiercely contested. Along the border, there were repeated clashes, looting, and acts of violence. This turbulent past has left its mark, which is still evident today. The border region is shaped not only by the Rothaar Ridge in terms of landscape but also culturally: here, diverse linguistic, cultural, and religious traditions converge, continuing to shape the character of the region to this day.
With the reorganization at the beginning of the 19th century, the old state borders lost their political significance and were absorbed into newly created administrative units. Former territorial boundaries became county borders within the province of Westfalen. Today, the site merely marks the transition between the counties of Olpe and Siegen-Wittgenstein.
For many generations, however, the region was fiercely contested. Along the border, there were repeated clashes, looting, and acts of violence. This turbulent past has left its mark, which is still evident today. The border region is shaped not only by the Rothaar Ridge in terms of landscape but also culturally: here, diverse linguistic, cultural, and religious traditions converge, continuing to shape the character of the region to this day.
Directions
Accessible only on foot. The nearest hiking parking lot is located at Heinsberg Heide.
