The Wilhelmsteine are located in the north of the municipality of Siegbach on the border with the municipality of Eschenburg. The rock formation is named after Duke Wilhelm I of Nassau.
The group of iron pebbles in the Schelder Forest is a geotope of the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus National Geopark. It is surrounded by tall beech trees, which provide pleasant shade in summer. Spread over a small area, the stones culminate in the highest specimens of around 15 metres in the direction of Angelburg.
Today, the point is a popular hiking and excursion destination and has been the scene of forest services on Ascension Day for generations. While lingering in this impressive place, you can let your thoughts wander and ponder what these rocks have probably seen ...
If you don't fancy a hike from one of the surrounding villages, the best way to reach the Wilhelmsteine is from a gravelled car park on the K53 between Tringenstein and Hirzenhain. It can be recognised by a wooden pavilion.
Translated by DeepL (www.deepl.com).
Group of iron pebbles in the Schelder Forest
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