Giebichenstein boulder
The Giebichenstein near Stöckse, Germany, in the district of Nienburg, Lower Saxony, is one of the largest erratic boulders of northern Germany. It weighs around 207 tonnes.- Stone
- …lies at an elevation of 61 metres (200 feet)
- …is also known as “Giebichenstein”
- Description: glacial erratic in Germany
Places of Interest
Highlights include Großsteingrab Stöckse and Krähenmoor II.
Großsteingrab Stöckse
Archaeological site
Großsteingrab Stöckse is an archaeological site.
Bunkenmoor
Nature reserve
Bunkenmoor is a nature reserve, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Giebichenstein boulder.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Linsburg and Steimbke.
Linsburg
Village
Linsburg is a municipality in the district of Nienburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Linsburg is situated 4½ km south of Giebichenstein boulder.
Steimbke
Village
Steimbke is a municipality in the district Nienburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Steimbke is situated 6 km northeast of Giebichenstein boulder.
Giebichenstein boulder
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Latitude
52.63304° or 52° 37′ 59″ north
Longitude
9.31446° or 9° 18′ 52″ east
Open location code
9F4FJ8M7+6Q
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OpenStreetMap feature
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tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Low German—“Giebichenstein boulder” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Giebichenstein”
- French: “Giebichenstein”
- German: “Giebichenstein”
- Low German: “Gewekenstein”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Langendamm and Wenden.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Stöckser Fußballplatz and Freilichtbühne Stöckse.
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