Thick stones
These are quartzite boulders from the Devonian period. They are dated to approximately 350 million years old. The quartzite stones were exposed by erosion from the softer marine rock. Impressions of crinoids and braconids can be found. This refutes the earlier theory that they were glacial erratics from the Ice Age or meteorites.
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Bus stop available
Arrival & Parking
The Dicken Steine (Thick Stones) are located below Homburg Castle, off the path to Holsteins's. The nearest bus stop is "Nümbrecht Holsteinsmühle".
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Bergisches Haus GmbH - Bergisches Haus
Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 75
51429 Bergisch Gladbach
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