A Dreiherrenstein or Dreiherrnstein is the topographic name of a historical tripoint, especially in the German-speaking lands of central Europe, i.e. a place where the border of three princely territories met, together with any enclosures or border fortifications. The word means literally "Three Lords' Stone".

An example of Dreiherrensteine near Breitenstein
Old triangular boundary stone one the Limes border wall of the Roman Empire

Examples

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Examples of places where Dreiherrensteine are located include:

Dreiherrensteine on the Rennsteig Trail

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A total of 13 Dreiherrensteine is located on the Rennsteig, of which 11 are in Thuringia and two in Bavaria. They are, from west to east:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Willi Matthes: "Die vergessene Staatsgrenze." Verlag the Rheinhessischen Druckwerkstätte, Alzey, 2007; pp.279 ff; photograph, p. 282
  2. ^ "Dreiherrenstein at the Heldrastein". Archived from the original on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2015-10-10.