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The Naturdenkmal side stone with 496.5 meters above sea level is located in the Hellenhahn-Schellenberg. It is a basalt layer of about 25 m height, the circumference is about 200 m.
The natural monument Seitenstein, at an elevation of 496.5 m above sea level, is located in the district of Hellenhahn-Schellenberg. It is a basalt formation approximately 25 m high, with a circumference of around 200 m.
Currently, for safety reasons, the Seitenstein cannot be admired or climbed up close. However, the WesterwaldSteig and local hiking trails provide a safe view of the natural monument.The Seitenstein surpasses the size and dimensions of the two Wolfstones in the district of Bad Marienberg. An inner and an outer ring wall surround the Seitenstein, whose contours can still be clearly seen on the western side. The exact significance of the two ring walls is not known, but it is believed that it was a Celtic sacred site.According to a legend, dwarfs once lived at the Seitenstein. A citizen from Pottum named Hans Doll passed by the Seitenstein on his way to Rennerod. The dwarfs had just displayed their treasures of gold, silver, and gemstones in the sunlight, sparkling and shining. A voice then called out: “Hans Doll, Hans Doll, fill your hands and pockets!”. Considering the great treasures and his small pocket, he ran home as fast as he could and returned with a large sack. However, when he came back to the Seitenstein, the dwarfs and all their treasures had disappeared, and he was left empty-handed.
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Westernoher Str. 7a56477 Rennerod
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(0049) 2664 9939093
touristinfo@rennerod.rlp.de
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