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Pfennigkasten - Megalithic Tomb in Stubnitz

Lohme · Rügen · 54.5690° N, 13.6392° E
Pfennigkasten - Megalithic Tomb in Stubnitz

The "Pfennigkasten" megalithic tomb lies hidden in the beech forests of Stubnitz.

The path to it is signposted along the hiking trail from the Hagen parking lot to the Königsstuhl. The east-west-oriented, incomplete burial chamber of this large dolmen—typical of Rügen and featuring a vestibule—measures approximately 4 x 1.50 m. On one of the capstones, the remains of which are located in the immediate vicinity, approximately 20 carved cup marks were discovered. According to legend, the “Penningkist” is said to have served as a receptacle for offerings made to the goddess Hertha or her priests. Author: Dr. Katrin Staude / Archäo Tour Rügen, archaeo-tour-ruegen.de

Pfennigkasten – Megalithic Tomb in the Stubnitz Near Lohme on Rügen

Deep within the beech forests of the Stubnitz, near the village of Lohme on the island of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, lies a fascinating testament to prehistory: the Pfennigkasten. This megalithic tomb is one of the large dolmens with a vestibule typical of Rügen and is impressive for its east-west-oriented, incomplete burial chamber measuring approximately 4 x 1.50 meters.

Small Cup Marks and Legends Surrounding the “Penningkist”

On one of the capstones, the remains of which are still found in the immediate vicinity, about 20 carved cup marks were discovered—artistic indentations that attest to the ritual significance of the site. An old legend tells that the “Penningkist” served as a site for offerings made to the goddess Hertha or her priests.

Hike to the Pfennigkasten between the Hagen parking lot and the Königsstuhl

The path to the Pfennigkasten megalithic tomb is signposted along the hiking route from the Hagen parking lot to the Königsstuhl. The route leads through the nature-protected beech forests of the Stubnitz and can easily be combined with a visit to the famous chalk cliff on Rügen. Anyone exploring the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in search of archaeological highlights will find a rewarding destination here, off the beaten tourist path.