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The Saale Apostle Stones

The Saale Apostle Stones
To this day, it is a magical place to which visitors and locals alike make a pilgrimage: cowslips, buttercups and ash trees point the way to the Saale stone circle. Hidden deep in the Saal forest is a circle of 13 apostle stones. The stone circle consists of unevenly sized stones, some of which are arranged somewhat irregularly. Some of them have already fallen over. The temple is not far away. Is there a connection? In fact, it is a place of worship from the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. To this day, it is a magical place to which guests and locals alike like to make a pilgrimage: cowslips, buttercups and ashes point the way to the Saale stone circle. They stand like apostles in the green spring forest, while the particularly colorful beech leaves rustle in autumn. Here a breeze, there a ray of evening sun, birdsong, gifts from visitors on the tree table, a walking stick leaning against the tree, warmth ... a magical place ... after work, vacation. The place is well hidden. Discover the enigmatic stones on a guided tour with the nature and landscape guides from the Southern Bodden Coast Tourist Office and listen to regular stories about the beauty of the woods and meadows along the way (May-September). On your own: The stone circle in the forest area south-east of Kückenshagen can be reached via the Saaler Straße "Kolonie", which leads to the edge of the forest. In the forest, turn left for approx. 420 m, then left at the wooden sign "Apostelsteine" to the small bridge on the right, which leads over a ditch. Follow the path lined with tree trunks, cross a short footbridge (be careful not to slip) and walk through the forest to the stone circle. (The navigation system helps!)

The Saal Apostle Stones on the Baltic Sea - a Stone Age mystery in the forest

Deep in the Saal Forest, south-east of Kückenshagen on the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast, lies one of the most mysterious places in the region: the Saal Apostle Stones. A circle of 13 unevenly sized stones, some of which have already fallen over and are arranged slightly irregularly, form a stone circle that dates back to the Middle and Early Stone Age. Not far away is the site of a temple - whether there is a connection remains part of the mystery.

Magical atmosphere between beech leaves and birdsong

In spring, cowslips, buttercups and ash trees point the way to this special place. In autumn, the colorful beech leaves of the forests near Fischland-Darß-Zingst glow in rich red and gold. Gifts from visitors on the tree table, an occasional breeze, the chirping of birds - the Apostelsteine radiate a tranquillity that attracts locals and holidaymakers alike time and time again.

Guided tours and exploring the Apostelsteine near Saal on your own

From May to September, the Southern Bodden Coast Tourist Office offers regular guided tours to the Apostle Stones. For those who prefer to set off on their own: the "Kolonie" road in Saal leads to the edge of the forest. From there, turn left into the forest, after around 420 meters a wooden sign "Apostelsteine" points the way further over a small bridge and a short footbridge to the stone circle.

How to get to the Saale Apostle Stones in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

The stone circle is located in the wooded area south-east of Kückenshagen, near the municipality of Saal in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The starting point can be reached by car via the "Kolonie" road - a navigation device is recommended. The nearest major train station is in Ribnitz-Damgarten, from where you can continue your journey by car or bicycle. You can easily reach the region between Rostock and Stralsund via the A19 or A20 autobahn.