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Celtic-Roman Temple Garden above Schwollen

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Schwollen

Celtic-Roman Temple Garden above Schwollen

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Celtic-Roman Temple Garden above Schwollen

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Location: Schwollen, Landkreis Birkenfeld, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Dirk Rüger

November 16, 2025

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Nestled among fields and meadows, this cult garden, enclosed by wooden fences, suddenly appears – a small Celtic-Roman temple complex along the Sirona Trail. Reconstructed walls, a stone arch, and well-tended flowerbeds are reminders that gods like Hercules and Mercury were once worshipped here. The view sweeps across the Birkenfeld countryside as you stand within the enclosures, easily imagining pilgrims resting and offering sacrifices centuries ago. Even on gray days, the place feels serene and special – a beautiful contrast to the open Hunsrück landscape and a typical example of the blend of nature and history along the Sirona Trail.

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Elevation 520 m

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Friday 19 June

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