Sternstein

As you step out of the forest, you’ll notice—on your right—a large, grooved stone block in the meadow, known as the Sternstein ("Star Stone"). It silently bears witness to times long past. What it was actually used for remains uncertain. Its grooves appear to be aligned with the surrounding landscape. Particularly striking is a carved, raised circle in the center with four evenly spaced grooves. Where the convex grooves transition into a concave one, a line seems to run downward, ending in a pointed tip. Step behind the stone and observe the mountains opposite. How does the stone fit into this picture? There are various theories about its original use. The Celts or pre-Celtic cultures may have used it to mark days and seasons, for ritual purposes, or even as a kind of prehistoric GPS. A definitive interpretation of its function remains difficult. From an energetic perspective, the Sternstein’s strong radiation and its powerful constructive and deconstructive energy values suggest a possible ritual or cultic use.