Event
Nationaler Geotop - Von Kelten, Bergbau und mehr
Current information
Meeting point is directly in front of the Druid Stone, 57548 Kirchen-Herkersdorf (Please allow about 15 to 20 min. for the walk from the parking lots)
Approximately 3.5 km long historical-geological tour: Around the National Geotope - From the Celts to the church, mining, and the dispute between Neptunists and Vulcanists
Tour guide: Dr. André Hellmann
Price
Participant fee: Per person €10.00 and children/youth over 12 years each €5.00
Payment conditions
The participation fee is to be paid on-site in cash.
Hint / Advice
Guide is Dr. André Hellmann
Registration deadline: Last Friday at 12:00 PM before the event
The tour is offered on two dates:
Sun., April 20, 2025
Sun., September 21, 2025 (Day of the Geotope)
(Please select your desired date in the calendar!)
Arrival Information
Parking:
1st Option
Open space in front of the 1st Station of the Cross, 57548 Kirchen-Herkersdorf, approach via Druidenstraße to the beginning of the Historical Way of the Cross or alternatively
2nd Option
Hiking parking lot Druidenstein, approach via Offhausen towards Dermbach to the height of the parking lot (on the right side).
From both parking lots, it takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to reach the meeting point of the tour at Druidenstein.
Meeting point
Meeting point is directly in front of the Druid Stone, 57548 Kirchen-Herkersdorf (Please allow about 15 to 20 minutes for the walk from the parking lots)
Cancellation policy
If you are unable to attend the appointment, we kindly ask you to unregister in advance.
Bring along
- Sturdy footwear (hiking/trekking shoes) - locally, the paved paths will be left
- Own provisions
Included services
- Historical-Geological Tour (Guided hike approximately 3.5 km)
Description
We explore the area around the legendary Druid Stone, whose history and geology are illustrated by old reports and anomalies. We will also address the myths and legends formed around it as well as the history of the Stations of the Cross.
Afterwards, we will visit the traces of old ironstone mining and iron ore smelting in the vicinity of the Druid Stone and hike back to the starting point.
The excursion guide to the Druid Stone is available for free.
Contact and directions
Auf dem Druidenstein
57548 Kirchen-Herkersdorf
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